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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,193.84, 5,787.60 and 2,330.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,193.84, 5,787.60 and 2,330.84 is: 3,216.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,193.84 : 5,787.60 = 2,330.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,193.84/5,787.60 = 2,330.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,193.84x = 5,787.60 × 2,330.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,193.84x = 13,489,969.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,489,969.58/4,193.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,216.62

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