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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,190.10, 5,783.74 and 2,423.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,190.10, 5,783.74 and 2,423.50 is: 3,345.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,190.10 : 5,783.74 = 2,423.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,190.10/5,783.74 = 2,423.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,190.10x = 5,783.74 × 2,423.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,190.10x = 14,016,893.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,016,893.89/4,190.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,345.24

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