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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,192.41, 5,785.80 and 2,329.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,192.41, 5,785.80 and 2,329.41 is: 3,214.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,192.41 : 5,785.80 = 2,329.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,192.41/5,785.80 = 2,329.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,192.41x = 5,785.80 × 2,329.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,192.41x = 13,477,500.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,477,500.38/4,192.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,214.74

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