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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,243.34, 5,855.76 and 2,475.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,243.34, 5,855.76 and 2,475.96 is: 3,416.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,243.34 : 5,855.76 = 2,475.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,243.34/5,855.76 = 2,475.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,243.34x = 5,855.76 × 2,475.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,243.34x = 14,498,627.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,498,627.53/4,243.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,416.80

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