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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,197.38, 5,790.96 and 2,428.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,197.38, 5,790.96 and 2,428.34 is: 3,350.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,197.38 : 5,790.96 = 2,428.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,197.38/5,790.96 = 2,428.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,197.38x = 5,790.96 × 2,428.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,197.38x = 14,062,390.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,062,390.85/4,197.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,350.28

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