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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,251.42, 5,866.05 and 2,482.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,251.42, 5,866.05 and 2,482.22 is: 3,424.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,251.42 : 5,866.05 = 2,482.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,251.42/5,866.05 = 2,482.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,251.42x = 5,866.05 × 2,482.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,251.42x = 14,560,814.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,560,814.22/4,251.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,424.93

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