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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,262.22, 5,881.51 and 2,493.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,262.22, 5,881.51 and 2,493.79 is: 3,441.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,262.22 : 5,881.51 = 2,493.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,262.22/5,881.51 = 2,493.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,262.22x = 5,881.51 × 2,493.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,262.22x = 14,667,239.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,667,239.24/4,262.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,441.22

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