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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,170.43, 5,755.70 and 2,402.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,170.43, 5,755.70 and 2,402.01 is: 3,315.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,170.43 : 5,755.70 = 2,402.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,170.43/5,755.70 = 2,402.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,170.43x = 5,755.70 × 2,402.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,170.43x = 13,825,248.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,825,248.96/4,170.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,315.07

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