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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,191.88, 5,784.42 and 2,423.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,191.88, 5,784.42 and 2,423.32 is: 3,343.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,191.88 : 5,784.42 = 2,423.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,191.88/5,784.42 = 2,423.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,191.88x = 5,784.42 × 2,423.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,191.88x = 14,017,500.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,017,500.67/4,191.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,343.97

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