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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,233.25, 5,842.50 and 2,465.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,233.25, 5,842.50 and 2,465.43 is: 3,402.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,233.25 : 5,842.50 = 2,465.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,233.25/5,842.50 = 2,465.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,233.25x = 5,842.50 × 2,465.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,233.25x = 14,404,274.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,404,274.78/4,233.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,402.65

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