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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,171.02, 5,756.97 and 2,493.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,171.02, 5,756.97 and 2,493.44 is: 3,441.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,171.02 : 5,756.97 = 2,493.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,171.02/5,756.97 = 2,493.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,171.02x = 5,756.97 × 2,493.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,171.02x = 14,354,659.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,354,659.28/4,171.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,441.52

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