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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,197.95, 5,793.40 and 2,430.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,197.95, 5,793.40 and 2,430.13 is: 3,353.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,197.95 : 5,793.40 = 2,430.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,197.95/5,793.40 = 2,430.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,197.95x = 5,793.40 × 2,430.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,197.95x = 14,078,706.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,078,706.73/4,197.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,353.71

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