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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,169.62, 5,754.21 and 2,377.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,169.62, 5,754.21 and 2,377.06 is: 3,280.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,169.62 : 5,754.21 = 2,377.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,169.62/5,754.21 = 2,377.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,169.62x = 5,754.21 × 2,377.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,169.62x = 13,678,111.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,678,111.49/4,169.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,280.42

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