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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,199.64, 5,795.49 and 2,431.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,199.64, 5,795.49 and 2,431.38 is: 3,355.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,199.64 : 5,795.49 = 2,431.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,199.64/5,795.49 = 2,431.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,199.64x = 5,795.49 × 2,431.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,199.64x = 14,091,038.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,091,038.48/4,199.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,355.30

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