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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,191.25, 5,783.49 and 2,423.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,191.25, 5,783.49 and 2,423.42 is: 3,344.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,191.25 : 5,783.49 = 2,423.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,191.25/5,783.49 = 2,423.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,191.25x = 5,783.49 × 2,423.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,191.25x = 14,015,825.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,015,825.34/4,191.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,344.07

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