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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,166.61, 5,748.86 and 2,487.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,166.61, 5,748.86 and 2,487.33 is: 3,431.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,166.61 : 5,748.86 = 2,487.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,166.61/5,748.86 = 2,487.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,166.61x = 5,748.86 × 2,487.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,166.61x = 14,299,299.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,299,299.51/4,166.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,431.88

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