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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,169.39, 5,754.98 and 2,402.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,169.39, 5,754.98 and 2,402.24 is: 3,315.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,169.39 : 5,754.98 = 2,402.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,169.39/5,754.98 = 2,402.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,169.39x = 5,754.98 × 2,402.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,169.39x = 13,824,820.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,824,820.39/4,169.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,315.79

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