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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,171.20, 5,755.86 and 2,492.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,171.20, 5,755.86 and 2,492.27 is: 3,439.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,171.20 : 5,755.86 = 2,492.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,171.20/5,755.86 = 2,492.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,171.20x = 5,755.86 × 2,492.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,171.20x = 14,345,150.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,345,150.01/4,171.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,439.10

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