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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,287, 5,916.78 and 2,423.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,287, 5,916.78 and 2,423.64 is: 3,345.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,287 : 5,916.78 = 2,423.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,287/5,916.78 = 2,423.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,287x = 5,916.78 × 2,423.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,287x = 14,340,144.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,340,144.68/4,287
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,345.03

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