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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,233.06, 5,842.34 and 2,465.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,233.06, 5,842.34 and 2,465.72 is: 3,403.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,233.06 : 5,842.34 = 2,465.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,233.06/5,842.34 = 2,465.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,233.06x = 5,842.34 × 2,465.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,233.06x = 14,405,533.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,405,533.04/4,233.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,403.10

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