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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,231.59, 5,838.16 and 2,461.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,231.59, 5,838.16 and 2,461.74 is: 3,396.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,231.59 : 5,838.16 = 2,461.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,231.59/5,838.16 = 2,461.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,231.59x = 5,838.16 × 2,461.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,231.59x = 14,372,032.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,372,032.00/4,231.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,396.37

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