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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,189.87, 5,783.06 and 2,422.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,189.87, 5,783.06 and 2,422.50 is: 3,343.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,189.87 : 5,783.06 = 2,422.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,189.87/5,783.06 = 2,422.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,189.87x = 5,783.06 × 2,422.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,189.87x = 14,009,462.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,009,462.85/4,189.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,343.65

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