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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,170.04, 5,754.46 and 2,401.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,170.04, 5,754.46 and 2,401.68 is: 3,314.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,170.04 : 5,754.46 = 2,401.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,170.04/5,754.46 = 2,401.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,170.04x = 5,754.46 × 2,401.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,170.04x = 13,820,371.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,820,371.49/4,170.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,314.21

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