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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,232.93, 5,841.99 and 2,464.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,232.93, 5,841.99 and 2,464.56 is: 3,401.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,232.93 : 5,841.99 = 2,464.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,232.93/5,841.99 = 2,464.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,232.93x = 5,841.99 × 2,464.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,232.93x = 14,397,934.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,397,934.87/4,232.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,401.42

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