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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,190.58, 5,783.55 and 2,422.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,190.58, 5,783.55 and 2,422.74 is: 3,343.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,190.58 : 5,783.55 = 2,422.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,190.58/5,783.55 = 2,422.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,190.58x = 5,783.55 × 2,422.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,190.58x = 14,012,037.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,012,037.93/4,190.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,343.70

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