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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,193.30, 5,785.88 and 2,423.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,193.30, 5,785.88 and 2,423.72 is: 3,344.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,193.30 : 5,785.88 = 2,423.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,193.30/5,785.88 = 2,423.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,193.30x = 5,785.88 × 2,423.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,193.30x = 14,023,353.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,023,353.07/4,193.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,344.23

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