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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,191.48, 5,784.95 and 2,424.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,191.48, 5,784.95 and 2,424.11 is: 3,345.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,191.48 : 5,784.95 = 2,424.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,191.48/5,784.95 = 2,424.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,191.48x = 5,784.95 × 2,424.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,191.48x = 14,023,355.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,023,355.14/4,191.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,345.68

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