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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,233.95, 5,843.45 and 2,466.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,233.95, 5,843.45 and 2,466.53 is: 3,404.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,233.95 : 5,843.45 = 2,466.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,233.95/5,843.45 = 2,466.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,233.95x = 5,843.45 × 2,466.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,233.95x = 14,413,044.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,413,044.73/4,233.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,404.16

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