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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,190.64, 5,782.82 and 2,421.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,190.64, 5,782.82 and 2,421.87 is: 3,342.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,190.64 : 5,782.82 = 2,421.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,190.64/5,782.82 = 2,421.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,190.64x = 5,782.82 × 2,421.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,190.64x = 14,005,238.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,005,238.27/4,190.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,342.03

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