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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,222.97, 5,827.50 and 2,454.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,222.97, 5,827.50 and 2,454.44 is: 3,387.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,222.97 : 5,827.50 = 2,454.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,222.97/5,827.50 = 2,454.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,222.97x = 5,827.50 × 2,454.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,222.97x = 14,303,219.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,303,219.96/4,222.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,387.01

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