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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,192.22, 5,785.22 and 2,423.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,192.22, 5,785.22 and 2,423.79 is: 3,344.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,192.22 : 5,785.22 = 2,423.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,192.22/5,785.22 = 2,423.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,192.22x = 5,785.22 × 2,423.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,192.22x = 14,022,164.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,022,164.44/4,192.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,344.80

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