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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,233, 5,842.08 and 2,464.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,233, 5,842.08 and 2,464.72 is: 3,401.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,233 : 5,842.08 = 2,464.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,233/5,842.08 = 2,464.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,233x = 5,842.08 × 2,464.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,233x = 14,399,091.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,399,091.42/4,233
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,401.63

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