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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,233.79, 5,842.85 and 2,555.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,233.79, 5,842.85 and 2,555.17 is: 3,526.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,233.79 : 5,842.85 = 2,555.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,233.79/5,842.85 = 2,555.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,233.79x = 5,842.85 × 2,555.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,233.79x = 14,929,467.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,929,467.68/4,233.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,526.26

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