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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,161.38, 5,742.27 and 2,393.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,161.38, 5,742.27 and 2,393.24 is: 3,302.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,161.38 : 5,742.27 = 2,393.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,161.38/5,742.27 = 2,393.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,161.38x = 5,742.27 × 2,393.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,161.38x = 13,742,601.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,742,601.54/4,161.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,302.42

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