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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,225.47, 5,830.72 and 2,457.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,225.47, 5,830.72 and 2,457.19 is: 3,390.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,225.47 : 5,830.72 = 2,457.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,225.47/5,830.72 = 2,457.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,225.47x = 5,830.72 × 2,457.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,225.47x = 14,327,186.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,327,186.88/4,225.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,390.67

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