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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,170.44, 5,754.57 and 2,401.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,170.44, 5,754.57 and 2,401.76 is: 3,314.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,170.44 : 5,754.57 = 2,401.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,170.44/5,754.57 = 2,401.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,170.44x = 5,754.57 × 2,401.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,170.44x = 13,821,096.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,821,096.04/4,170.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,314.06

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