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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,222.90, 5,826.70 and 2,453.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,222.90, 5,826.70 and 2,453.58 is: 3,385.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,222.90 : 5,826.70 = 2,453.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,222.90/5,826.70 = 2,453.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,222.90x = 5,826.70 × 2,453.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,222.90x = 14,296,274.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,296,274.59/4,222.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,385.42

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