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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,160.54, 5,741.31 and 2,483.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,160.54, 5,741.31 and 2,483.84 is: 3,427.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,160.54 : 5,741.31 = 2,483.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,160.54/5,741.31 = 2,483.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,160.54x = 5,741.31 × 2,483.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,160.54x = 14,260,495.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,260,495.43/4,160.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,427.56

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