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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,221.90, 5,825.32 and 2,452.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,221.90, 5,825.32 and 2,452.59 is: 3,384.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,221.90 : 5,825.32 = 2,452.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,221.90/5,825.32 = 2,452.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,221.90x = 5,825.32 × 2,452.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,221.90x = 14,287,121.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,287,121.58/4,221.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,384.05

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