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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,233.03, 5,841.62 and 2,465.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,233.03, 5,841.62 and 2,465.21 is: 3,402.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,233.03 : 5,841.62 = 2,465.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,233.03/5,841.62 = 2,465.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,233.03x = 5,841.62 × 2,465.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,233.03x = 14,400,778.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,400,778.51/4,233.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,402.00

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