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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,198.67, 5,793.80 and 2,430.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,198.67, 5,793.80 and 2,430.39 is: 3,353.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,198.67 : 5,793.80 = 2,430.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,198.67/5,793.80 = 2,430.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,198.67x = 5,793.80 × 2,430.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,198.67x = 14,081,193.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,081,193.58/4,198.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,353.73

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