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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,261.37, 5,882.22 and 2,494.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,261.37, 5,882.22 and 2,494.44 is: 3,443.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,261.37 : 5,882.22 = 2,494.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,261.37/5,882.22 = 2,494.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,261.37x = 5,882.22 × 2,494.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,261.37x = 14,672,844.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,672,844.86/4,261.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,443.23

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