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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,168.85, 5,753.61 and 2,400.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,168.85, 5,753.61 and 2,400.44 is: 3,312.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,168.85 : 5,753.61 = 2,400.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,168.85/5,753.61 = 2,400.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,168.85x = 5,753.61 × 2,400.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,168.85x = 13,811,166.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,811,166.82/4,168.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,312.95

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