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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,192.74, 5,784.72 and 2,423.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,192.74, 5,784.72 and 2,423.70 is: 3,343.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,192.74 : 5,784.72 = 2,423.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,192.74/5,784.72 = 2,423.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,192.74x = 5,784.72 × 2,423.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,192.74x = 14,020,425.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,020,425.86/4,192.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,343.98

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