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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,137.77, 5,710.95 and 2,458.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,137.77, 5,710.95 and 2,458.85 is: 3,393.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,137.77 : 5,710.95 = 2,458.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,137.77/5,710.95 = 2,458.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,137.77x = 5,710.95 × 2,458.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,137.77x = 14,042,403.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,042,403.24/4,137.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,393.71

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