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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,170.45, 5,755.83 and 2,401.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,170.45, 5,755.83 and 2,401.71 is: 3,314.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,170.45 : 5,755.83 = 2,401.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,170.45/5,755.83 = 2,401.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,170.45x = 5,755.83 × 2,401.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,170.45x = 13,823,834.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,823,834.47/4,170.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,314.71

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