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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,170.18, 5,754.39 and 2,377.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,170.18, 5,754.39 and 2,377.72 is: 3,280.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,170.18 : 5,754.39 = 2,377.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,170.18/5,754.39 = 2,377.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,170.18x = 5,754.39 × 2,377.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,170.18x = 13,682,299.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,682,299.42/4,170.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,280.99

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