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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,191.98, 5,784.89 and 2,423.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,191.98, 5,784.89 and 2,423.54 is: 3,344.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,191.98 : 5,784.89 = 2,423.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,191.98/5,784.89 = 2,423.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,191.98x = 5,784.89 × 2,423.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,191.98x = 14,019,914.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,019,914.66/4,191.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,344.47

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