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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,199.65, 5,794.44 and 2,430.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,199.65, 5,794.44 and 2,430.21 is: 3,353.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,199.65 : 5,794.44 = 2,430.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,199.65/5,794.44 = 2,430.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,199.65x = 5,794.44 × 2,430.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,199.65x = 14,081,683.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,081,683.14/4,199.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,353.06

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