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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,203.42, 5,801.40 and 2,434.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,203.42, 5,801.40 and 2,434.68 is: 3,360.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,203.42 : 5,801.40 = 2,434.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,203.42/5,801.40 = 2,434.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,203.42x = 5,801.40 × 2,434.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,203.42x = 14,124,552.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,124,552.55/4,203.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,360.25

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