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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,193.94, 5,786.52 and 2,425.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,193.94, 5,786.52 and 2,425.44 is: 3,346.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,193.94 : 5,786.52 = 2,425.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,193.94/5,786.52 = 2,425.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,193.94x = 5,786.52 × 2,425.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,193.94x = 14,034,857.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,034,857.07/4,193.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,346.46

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