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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,223.65, 5,828.86 and 2,545.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,223.65, 5,828.86 and 2,545.59 is: 3,513.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,223.65 : 5,828.86 = 2,545.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,223.65/5,828.86 = 2,545.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,223.65x = 5,828.86 × 2,545.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,223.65x = 14,837,887.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,837,887.73/4,223.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,513.05

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