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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,170.48, 5,755.24 and 2,402.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,170.48, 5,755.24 and 2,402.08 is: 3,314.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,170.48 : 5,755.24 = 2,402.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,170.48/5,755.24 = 2,402.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,170.48x = 5,755.24 × 2,402.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,170.48x = 13,824,546.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,824,546.90/4,170.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,314.86

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