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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,225.63, 5,829.51 and 2,546.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,225.63, 5,829.51 and 2,546.05 is: 3,512.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,225.63 : 5,829.51 = 2,546.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,225.63/5,829.51 = 2,546.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,225.63x = 5,829.51 × 2,546.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,225.63x = 14,842,223.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,842,223.94/4,225.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,512.43

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