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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,117.91, 5,682.83 and 2,502.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,117.91, 5,682.83 and 2,502.81 is: 3,453.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,117.91 : 5,682.83 = 2,502.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,117.91/5,682.83 = 2,502.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,117.91x = 5,682.83 × 2,502.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,117.91x = 14,223,031.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,223,031.24/4,117.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,453.95

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