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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,195.84, 5,790.08 and 2,427.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,195.84, 5,790.08 and 2,427.52 is: 3,349.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,195.84 : 5,790.08 = 2,427.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,195.84/5,790.08 = 2,427.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,195.84x = 5,790.08 × 2,427.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,195.84x = 14,055,535.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,055,535.00/4,195.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,349.87

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