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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,235.31, 5,845.44 and 2,467.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,235.31, 5,845.44 and 2,467.95 is: 3,406.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,235.31 : 5,845.44 = 2,467.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,235.31/5,845.44 = 2,467.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,235.31x = 5,845.44 × 2,467.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,235.31x = 14,426,253.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,426,253.65/4,235.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,406.19

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