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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,233.63, 5,842.43 and 2,370.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,233.63, 5,842.43 and 2,370.63 is: 3,271.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,233.63 : 5,842.43 = 2,370.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,233.63/5,842.43 = 2,370.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,233.63x = 5,842.43 × 2,370.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,233.63x = 13,850,239.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,850,239.83/4,233.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,271.48

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