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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,196.94, 5,790.60 and 2,428.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,196.94, 5,790.60 and 2,428.44 is: 3,350.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,196.94 : 5,790.60 = 2,428.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,196.94/5,790.60 = 2,428.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,196.94x = 5,790.60 × 2,428.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,196.94x = 14,062,124.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,062,124.66/4,196.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,350.57

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