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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,167.56, 5,751.74 and 2,399.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,167.56, 5,751.74 and 2,399.13 is: 3,311.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,167.56 : 5,751.74 = 2,399.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,167.56/5,751.74 = 2,399.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,167.56x = 5,751.74 × 2,399.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,167.56x = 13,799,159.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,799,159.99/4,167.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,311.09

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