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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,168.67, 5,753.16 and 2,490.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,168.67, 5,753.16 and 2,490.03 is: 3,436.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,168.67 : 5,753.16 = 2,490.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,168.67/5,753.16 = 2,490.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,168.67x = 5,753.16 × 2,490.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,168.67x = 14,325,540.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,325,540.99/4,168.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,436.48

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