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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,221.53, 5,824.71 and 2,452.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,221.53, 5,824.71 and 2,452.08 is: 3,383.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,221.53 : 5,824.71 = 2,452.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,221.53/5,824.71 = 2,452.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,221.53x = 5,824.71 × 2,452.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,221.53x = 14,282,654.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,282,654.90/4,221.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,383.29

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