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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,170.89, 5,756.19 and 2,403.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,170.89, 5,756.19 and 2,403.07 is: 3,316.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,170.89 : 5,756.19 = 2,403.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,170.89/5,756.19 = 2,403.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,170.89x = 5,756.19 × 2,403.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,170.89x = 13,832,527.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,832,527.50/4,170.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,316.45

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