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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,233.92, 5,843.76 and 2,465.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,233.92, 5,843.76 and 2,465.78 is: 3,403.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,233.92 : 5,843.76 = 2,465.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,233.92/5,843.76 = 2,465.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,233.92x = 5,843.76 × 2,465.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,233.92x = 14,409,426.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,409,426.53/4,233.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,403.33

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