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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,192.83, 5,785.65 and 2,424.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,192.83, 5,785.65 and 2,424.96 is: 3,346.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,192.83 : 5,785.65 = 2,424.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,192.83/5,785.65 = 2,424.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,192.83x = 5,785.65 × 2,424.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,192.83x = 14,029,969.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,029,969.82/4,192.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,346.18

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