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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,170.92, 5,756.13 and 2,402.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,170.92, 5,756.13 and 2,402.49 is: 3,315.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,170.92 : 5,756.13 = 2,402.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,170.92/5,756.13 = 2,402.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,170.92x = 5,756.13 × 2,402.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,170.92x = 13,829,044.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,829,044.76/4,170.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,315.59

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