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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,193.66, 5,788.32 and 2,425.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,193.66, 5,788.32 and 2,425.04 is: 3,347.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,193.66 : 5,788.32 = 2,425.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,193.66/5,788.32 = 2,425.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,193.66x = 5,788.32 × 2,425.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,193.66x = 14,036,907.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,036,907.53/4,193.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,347.17

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