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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,231.74, 5,838.36 and 2,462.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,231.74, 5,838.36 and 2,462.97 is: 3,398.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,231.74 : 5,838.36 = 2,462.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,231.74/5,838.36 = 2,462.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,231.74x = 5,838.36 × 2,462.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,231.74x = 14,379,705.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,379,705.53/4,231.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,398.06

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