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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,167.63, 5,751.68 and 2,399.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,167.63, 5,751.68 and 2,399.58 is: 3,311.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,167.63 : 5,751.68 = 2,399.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,167.63/5,751.68 = 2,399.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,167.63x = 5,751.68 × 2,399.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,167.63x = 13,801,604.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,801,604.30/4,167.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,311.62

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