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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,228.81, 5,834.43 and 2,460.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,228.81, 5,834.43 and 2,460.07 is: 3,394.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,228.81 : 5,834.43 = 2,460.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,228.81/5,834.43 = 2,460.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,228.81x = 5,834.43 × 2,460.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,228.81x = 14,353,113.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,353,113.50/4,228.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,394.13

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