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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,193.59, 5,787.35 and 2,425.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,193.59, 5,787.35 and 2,425.36 is: 3,347.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,193.59 : 5,787.35 = 2,425.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,193.59/5,787.35 = 2,425.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,193.59x = 5,787.35 × 2,425.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,193.59x = 14,036,407.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,036,407.20/4,193.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,347.11

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