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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,161.27, 5,740.02 and 2,481.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,161.27, 5,740.02 and 2,481.55 is: 3,423.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,161.27 : 5,740.02 = 2,481.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,161.27/5,740.02 = 2,481.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,161.27x = 5,740.02 × 2,481.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,161.27x = 14,244,146.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,244,146.63/4,161.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,423.03

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