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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,223.47, 5,828.84 and 2,431.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,223.47, 5,828.84 and 2,431.49 is: 3,355.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,223.47 : 5,828.84 = 2,431.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,223.47/5,828.84 = 2,431.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,223.47x = 5,828.84 × 2,431.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,223.47x = 14,172,766.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,172,766.17/4,223.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,355.72

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