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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,168.36, 5,752.92 and 2,399.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,168.36, 5,752.92 and 2,399.95 is: 3,312.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,168.36 : 5,752.92 = 2,399.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,168.36/5,752.92 = 2,399.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,168.36x = 5,752.92 × 2,399.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,168.36x = 13,806,720.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,806,720.35/4,168.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,312.27

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