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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,196.62, 5,791.08 and 2,427.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,196.62, 5,791.08 and 2,427.88 is: 3,350.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,196.62 : 5,791.08 = 2,427.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,196.62/5,791.08 = 2,427.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,196.62x = 5,791.08 × 2,427.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,196.62x = 14,060,047.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,060,047.31/4,196.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,350.33

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