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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,190.57, 5,783.69 and 2,423.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,190.57, 5,783.69 and 2,423.25 is: 3,344.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,190.57 : 5,783.69 = 2,423.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,190.57/5,783.69 = 2,423.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,190.57x = 5,783.69 × 2,423.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,190.57x = 14,015,297.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,015,297.87/4,190.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,344.49

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