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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,224.06, 5,829.42 and 2,546

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,224.06, 5,829.42 and 2,546 is: 3,513.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,224.06 : 5,829.42 = 2,546 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,224.06/5,829.42 = 2,546/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,224.06x = 5,829.42 × 2,546
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,224.06x = 14,841,703.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,841,703.32/4,224.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,513.61

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