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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,202.85, 5,798.64 and 2,434.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,202.85, 5,798.64 and 2,434.11 is: 3,358.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,202.85 : 5,798.64 = 2,434.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,202.85/5,798.64 = 2,434.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,202.85x = 5,798.64 × 2,434.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,202.85x = 14,114,515.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,114,515.44/4,202.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,358.32

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