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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,191.84, 5,784.86 and 2,423.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,191.84, 5,784.86 and 2,423.45 is: 3,344.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,191.84 : 5,784.86 = 2,423.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,191.84/5,784.86 = 2,423.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,191.84x = 5,784.86 × 2,423.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,191.84x = 14,019,339.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,019,339.49/4,191.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,344.44

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