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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,221.51, 5,826.41 and 2,454.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,221.51, 5,826.41 and 2,454.14 is: 3,387.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,221.51 : 5,826.41 = 2,454.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,221.51/5,826.41 = 2,454.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,221.51x = 5,826.41 × 2,454.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,221.51x = 14,298,814.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,298,814.05/4,221.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,387.13

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