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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,202.67, 5,799.43 and 2,433.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,202.67, 5,799.43 and 2,433.97 is: 3,358.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,202.67 : 5,799.43 = 2,433.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,202.67/5,799.43 = 2,433.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,202.67x = 5,799.43 × 2,433.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,202.67x = 14,115,638.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,115,638.64/4,202.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,358.73

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