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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,170.38, 5,753.99 and 2,491.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,170.38, 5,753.99 and 2,491.04 is: 3,436.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,170.38 : 5,753.99 = 2,491.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,170.38/5,753.99 = 2,491.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,170.38x = 5,753.99 × 2,491.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,170.38x = 14,333,378.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,333,378.02/4,170.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,436.95

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