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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,166.84, 5,751.61 and 2,398.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,166.84, 5,751.61 and 2,398.88 is: 3,311.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,166.84 : 5,751.61 = 2,398.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,166.84/5,751.61 = 2,398.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,166.84x = 5,751.61 × 2,398.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,166.84x = 13,797,387.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,797,387.44/4,166.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,311.24

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