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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,170.69, 5,755.39 and 2,493.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,170.69, 5,755.39 and 2,493.03 is: 3,440.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,170.69 : 5,755.39 = 2,493.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,170.69/5,755.39 = 2,493.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,170.69x = 5,755.39 × 2,493.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,170.69x = 14,348,359.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,348,359.93/4,170.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,440.28

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