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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,222.84, 5,827.86 and 2,454.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,222.84, 5,827.86 and 2,454.34 is: 3,387.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,222.84 : 5,827.86 = 2,454.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,222.84/5,827.86 = 2,454.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,222.84x = 5,827.86 × 2,454.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,222.84x = 14,303,549.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,303,549.91/4,222.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,387.19

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