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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,233.75, 5,842.98 and 2,441.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,233.75, 5,842.98 and 2,441.28 is: 3,369.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,233.75 : 5,842.98 = 2,441.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,233.75/5,842.98 = 2,441.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,233.75x = 5,842.98 × 2,441.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,233.75x = 14,264,350.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,264,350.21/4,233.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,369.20

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