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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,131.70, 5,699.84 and 2,452.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,131.70, 5,699.84 and 2,452.15 is: 3,382.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,131.70 : 5,699.84 = 2,452.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,131.70/5,699.84 = 2,452.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,131.70x = 5,699.84 × 2,452.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,131.70x = 13,976,857.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,976,857.52/4,131.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,382.84

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