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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,222.52, 5,827.09 and 2,454.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,222.52, 5,827.09 and 2,454.46 is: 3,387.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,222.52 : 5,827.09 = 2,454.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,222.52/5,827.09 = 2,454.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,222.52x = 5,827.09 × 2,454.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,222.52x = 14,302,359.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,302,359.32/4,222.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,387.16

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