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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,160.70, 5,739.76 and 2,481.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,160.70, 5,739.76 and 2,481.58 is: 3,423.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,160.70 : 5,739.76 = 2,481.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,160.70/5,739.76 = 2,481.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,160.70x = 5,739.76 × 2,481.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,160.70x = 14,243,673.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,243,673.62/4,160.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,423.38

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