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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,191.63, 5,783.45 and 2,423.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,191.63, 5,783.45 and 2,423.13 is: 3,343.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,191.63 : 5,783.45 = 2,423.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,191.63/5,783.45 = 2,423.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,191.63x = 5,783.45 × 2,423.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,191.63x = 14,014,039.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,014,039.08/4,191.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,343.34

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