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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,221.35, 5,826.69 and 2,453.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,221.35, 5,826.69 and 2,453.66 is: 3,386.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,221.35 : 5,826.69 = 2,453.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,221.35/5,826.69 = 2,453.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,221.35x = 5,826.69 × 2,453.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,221.35x = 14,296,687.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,296,687.05/4,221.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,386.76

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