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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,225.89, 5,832.39 and 2,524.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,225.89, 5,832.39 and 2,524.59 is: 3,484.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,225.89 : 5,832.39 = 2,524.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,225.89/5,832.39 = 2,524.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,225.89x = 5,832.39 × 2,524.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,225.89x = 14,724,393.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,724,393.47/4,225.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,484.33

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