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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,193.47, 5,787.45 and 2,425

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,193.47, 5,787.45 and 2,425 is: 3,346.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,193.47 : 5,787.45 = 2,425 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,193.47/5,787.45 = 2,425/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,193.47x = 5,787.45 × 2,425
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,193.47x = 14,034,566.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,034,566.25/4,193.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,346.77

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