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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,221.78, 5,825.08 and 2,452.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,221.78, 5,825.08 and 2,452.33 is: 3,383.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,221.78 : 5,825.08 = 2,452.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,221.78/5,825.08 = 2,452.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,221.78x = 5,825.08 × 2,452.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,221.78x = 14,285,018.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,285,018.44/4,221.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,383.65

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