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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,193.50, 5,787.54 and 2,425.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,193.50, 5,787.54 and 2,425.12 is: 3,346.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,193.50 : 5,787.54 = 2,425.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,193.50/5,787.54 = 2,425.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,193.50x = 5,787.54 × 2,425.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,193.50x = 14,035,479.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,035,479.00/4,193.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,346.96

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