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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,157.42, 5,737.08 and 2,478.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,157.42, 5,737.08 and 2,478.79 is: 3,420.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,157.42 : 5,737.08 = 2,478.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,157.42/5,737.08 = 2,478.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,157.42x = 5,737.08 × 2,478.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,157.42x = 14,220,987.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,220,987.85/4,157.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,420.63

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