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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,222.84, 5,825.88 and 2,544.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,222.84, 5,825.88 and 2,544.40 is: 3,510.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,222.84 : 5,825.88 = 2,544.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,222.84/5,825.88 = 2,544.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,222.84x = 5,825.88 × 2,544.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,222.84x = 14,823,369.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,823,369.07/4,222.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,510.28

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