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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,233.74, 5,843.84 and 2,741.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,233.74, 5,843.84 and 2,741.76 is: 3,784.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,233.74 : 5,843.84 = 2,741.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,233.74/5,843.84 = 2,741.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,233.74x = 5,843.84 × 2,741.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,233.74x = 16,022,406.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,022,406.76/4,233.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,784.46

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