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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,223.14, 5,826.86 and 2,544.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,223.14, 5,826.86 and 2,544.18 is: 3,510.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,223.14 : 5,826.86 = 2,544.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,223.14/5,826.86 = 2,544.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,223.14x = 5,826.86 × 2,544.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,223.14x = 14,824,580.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,824,580.67/4,223.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,510.32

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