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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,112.74, 5,675.81 and 2,433.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,112.74, 5,675.81 and 2,433.76 is: 3,358.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,112.74 : 5,675.81 = 2,433.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,112.74/5,675.81 = 2,433.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,112.74x = 5,675.81 × 2,433.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,112.74x = 13,813,532.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,813,532.99/4,112.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,358.72

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