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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,193.72, 5,786.84 and 2,425.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,193.72, 5,786.84 and 2,425.92 is: 3,347.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,193.72 : 5,786.84 = 2,425.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,193.72/5,786.84 = 2,425.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,193.72x = 5,786.84 × 2,425.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,193.72x = 14,038,410.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,038,410.89/4,193.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,347.48

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