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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,190.98, 5,784.60 and 2,423.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,190.98, 5,784.60 and 2,423.71 is: 3,345.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,190.98 : 5,784.60 = 2,423.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,190.98/5,784.60 = 2,423.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,190.98x = 5,784.60 × 2,423.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,190.98x = 14,020,192.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,020,192.87/4,190.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,345.33

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