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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,191.86, 5,783.11 and 2,423.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,191.86, 5,783.11 and 2,423.14 is: 3,342.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,191.86 : 5,783.11 = 2,423.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,191.86/5,783.11 = 2,423.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,191.86x = 5,783.11 × 2,423.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,191.86x = 14,013,285.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,013,285.17/4,191.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,342.98

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