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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,215.53, 5,817.70 and 2,423.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,215.53, 5,817.70 and 2,423.58 is: 3,344.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,215.53 : 5,817.70 = 2,423.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,215.53/5,817.70 = 2,423.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,215.53x = 5,817.70 × 2,423.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,215.53x = 14,099,676.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,099,676.67/4,215.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,344.70

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