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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,198.65, 5,794.28 and 2,406.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,198.65, 5,794.28 and 2,406.41 is: 3,320.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,198.65 : 5,794.28 = 2,406.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,198.65/5,794.28 = 2,406.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,198.65x = 5,794.28 × 2,406.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,198.65x = 13,943,413.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,943,413.33/4,198.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,320.93

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