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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,223.68, 5,826.90 and 2,545.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,223.68, 5,826.90 and 2,545.08 is: 3,511.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,223.68 : 5,826.90 = 2,545.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,223.68/5,826.90 = 2,545.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,223.68x = 5,826.90 × 2,545.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,223.68x = 14,829,926.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,829,926.65/4,223.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,511.14

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