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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,195.95, 5,789.47 and 2,427.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,195.95, 5,789.47 and 2,427.51 is: 3,349.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,195.95 : 5,789.47 = 2,427.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,195.95/5,789.47 = 2,427.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,195.95x = 5,789.47 × 2,427.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,195.95x = 14,053,996.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,053,996.32/4,195.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,349.42

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