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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,170.90, 5,755.83 and 2,493.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,170.90, 5,755.83 and 2,493.29 is: 3,440.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,170.90 : 5,755.83 = 2,493.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,170.90/5,755.83 = 2,493.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,170.90x = 5,755.83 × 2,493.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,170.90x = 14,350,924.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,350,924.60/4,170.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,440.73

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