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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,223.74, 5,828.66 and 2,455.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,223.74, 5,828.66 and 2,455.96 is: 3,389.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,223.74 : 5,828.66 = 2,455.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,223.74/5,828.66 = 2,455.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,223.74x = 5,828.66 × 2,455.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,223.74x = 14,314,955.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,314,955.81/4,223.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,389.17

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