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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,190.37, 5,783.75 and 2,423

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,190.37, 5,783.75 and 2,423 is: 3,344.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,190.37 : 5,783.75 = 2,423 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,190.37/5,783.75 = 2,423/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,190.37x = 5,783.75 × 2,423
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,190.37x = 14,014,026.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,014,026.25/4,190.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,344.34

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