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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,224.06, 5,827.78 and 2,454.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,224.06, 5,827.78 and 2,454.21 is: 3,385.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,224.06 : 5,827.78 = 2,454.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,224.06/5,827.78 = 2,454.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,224.06x = 5,827.78 × 2,454.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,224.06x = 14,302,583.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,302,583.68/4,224.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,385.98

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