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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,170.13, 5,755.46 and 2,401.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,170.13, 5,755.46 and 2,401.43 is: 3,314.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,170.13 : 5,755.46 = 2,401.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,170.13/5,755.46 = 2,401.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,170.13x = 5,755.46 × 2,401.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,170.13x = 13,821,322.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,821,322.30/4,170.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,314.37

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