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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,224.59, 5,828.51 and 2,454.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,224.59, 5,828.51 and 2,454.74 is: 3,386.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,224.59 : 5,828.51 = 2,454.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,224.59/5,828.51 = 2,454.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,224.59x = 5,828.51 × 2,454.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,224.59x = 14,307,461.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,307,461.68/4,224.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,386.71

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