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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,235.65, 5,844.25 and 2,443.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,235.65, 5,844.25 and 2,443.12 is: 3,370.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,235.65 : 5,844.25 = 2,443.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,235.65/5,844.25 = 2,443.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,235.65x = 5,844.25 × 2,443.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,235.65x = 14,278,204.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,278,204.06/4,235.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,370.96

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