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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,169.95, 5,753.84 and 2,492.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,169.95, 5,753.84 and 2,492.03 is: 3,438.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,169.95 : 5,753.84 = 2,492.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,169.95/5,753.84 = 2,492.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,169.95x = 5,753.84 × 2,492.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,169.95x = 14,338,743.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,338,743.82/4,169.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,438.59

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