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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,225.73, 5,831.46 and 2,653.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,225.73, 5,831.46 and 2,653.52 is: 3,661.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,225.73 : 5,831.46 = 2,653.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,225.73/5,831.46 = 2,653.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,225.73x = 5,831.46 × 2,653.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,225.73x = 15,473,866.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,473,866.58/4,225.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,661.83

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