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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,191.84, 5,783.40 and 2,422.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,191.84, 5,783.40 and 2,422.80 is: 3,342.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,191.84 : 5,783.40 = 2,422.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,191.84/5,783.40 = 2,422.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,191.84x = 5,783.40 × 2,422.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,191.84x = 14,012,021.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,012,021.52/4,191.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,342.69

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