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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,171.41, 5,754.24 and 2,679.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,171.41, 5,754.24 and 2,679.55 is: 3,696.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,171.41 : 5,754.24 = 2,679.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,171.41/5,754.24 = 2,679.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,171.41x = 5,754.24 × 2,679.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,171.41x = 15,418,759.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,418,759.41/4,171.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,696.29

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