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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,231.94, 5,838.21 and 2,462.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,231.94, 5,838.21 and 2,462.49 is: 3,397.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,231.94 : 5,838.21 = 2,462.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,231.94/5,838.21 = 2,462.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,231.94x = 5,838.21 × 2,462.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,231.94x = 14,376,533.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,376,533.74/4,231.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,397.15

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