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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,225.53, 5,831.96 and 2,457.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,225.53, 5,831.96 and 2,457.71 is: 3,392.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,225.53 : 5,831.96 = 2,457.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,225.53/5,831.96 = 2,457.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,225.53x = 5,831.96 × 2,457.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,225.53x = 14,333,224.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,333,224.96/4,225.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,392.05

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