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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,171.38, 5,754.80 and 2,492.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,171.38, 5,754.80 and 2,492.40 is: 3,438.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,171.38 : 5,754.80 = 2,492.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,171.38/5,754.80 = 2,492.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,171.38x = 5,754.80 × 2,492.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,171.38x = 14,343,251.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,343,251.06/4,171.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,438.49

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