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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,286.06, 5,914.70 and 2,423.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,286.06, 5,914.70 and 2,423.06 is: 3,343.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,286.06 : 5,914.70 = 2,423.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,286.06/5,914.70 = 2,423.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,286.06x = 5,914.70 × 2,423.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,286.06x = 14,331,672.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,331,672.98/4,286.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,343.79

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