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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,171.07, 5,755.94 and 2,492.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,171.07, 5,755.94 and 2,492.09 is: 3,439.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,171.07 : 5,755.94 = 2,492.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,171.07/5,755.94 = 2,492.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,171.07x = 5,755.94 × 2,492.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,171.07x = 14,344,310.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,344,310.20/4,171.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,439.00

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