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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,223.99, 5,828.47 and 2,545.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,223.99, 5,828.47 and 2,545.06 is: 3,511.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,223.99 : 5,828.47 = 2,545.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,223.99/5,828.47 = 2,545.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,223.99x = 5,828.47 × 2,545.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,223.99x = 14,833,805.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,833,805.86/4,223.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,511.80

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