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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,223.63, 5,827.61 and 2,454.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,223.63, 5,827.61 and 2,454.23 is: 3,386.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,223.63 : 5,827.61 = 2,454.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,223.63/5,827.61 = 2,454.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,223.63x = 5,827.61 × 2,454.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,223.63x = 14,302,253.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,302,253.88/4,223.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,386.25

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