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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,194.84, 5,787.54 and 2,425.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,194.84, 5,787.54 and 2,425.80 is: 3,346.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,194.84 : 5,787.54 = 2,425.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,194.84/5,787.54 = 2,425.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,194.84x = 5,787.54 × 2,425.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,194.84x = 14,039,414.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,039,414.53/4,194.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,346.83

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