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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,223.42, 5,827.65 and 2,454.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,223.42, 5,827.65 and 2,454.71 is: 3,387.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,223.42 : 5,827.65 = 2,454.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,223.42/5,827.65 = 2,454.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,223.42x = 5,827.65 × 2,454.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,223.42x = 14,305,161.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,305,161.59/4,223.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,387.11

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