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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,197.72, 5,793.57 and 2,430.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,197.72, 5,793.57 and 2,430.36 is: 3,354.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,197.72 : 5,793.57 = 2,430.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,197.72/5,793.57 = 2,430.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,197.72x = 5,793.57 × 2,430.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,197.72x = 14,080,460.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,080,460.79/4,197.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,354.31

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