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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,233.72, 5,841.98 and 2,465.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,233.72, 5,841.98 and 2,465.64 is: 3,402.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,233.72 : 5,841.98 = 2,465.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,233.72/5,841.98 = 2,465.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,233.72x = 5,841.98 × 2,465.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,233.72x = 14,404,219.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,404,219.57/4,233.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,402.26

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