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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,184.83, 5,774.70 and 2,391.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,184.83, 5,774.70 and 2,391.96 is: 3,300.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,184.83 : 5,774.70 = 2,391.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,184.83/5,774.70 = 2,391.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,184.83x = 5,774.70 × 2,391.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,184.83x = 13,812,813.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,812,813.97/4,184.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,300.69

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