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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,241.42, 5,853.16 and 2,378.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,241.42, 5,853.16 and 2,378.42 is: 3,282.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,241.42 : 5,853.16 = 2,378.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,241.42/5,853.16 = 2,378.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,241.42x = 5,853.16 × 2,378.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,241.42x = 13,921,272.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,921,272.81/4,241.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,282.22

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