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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,170.47, 5,757.33 and 2,401.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,170.47, 5,757.33 and 2,401.73 is: 3,315.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,170.47 : 5,757.33 = 2,401.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,170.47/5,757.33 = 2,401.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,170.47x = 5,757.33 × 2,401.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,170.47x = 13,827,533.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,827,533.73/4,170.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,315.59

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