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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,285.45, 5,913.16 and 2,422.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,285.45, 5,913.16 and 2,422.45 is: 3,342.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,285.45 : 5,913.16 = 2,422.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,285.45/5,913.16 = 2,422.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,285.45x = 5,913.16 × 2,422.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,285.45x = 14,324,334.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,324,334.44/4,285.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,342.55

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