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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,171.47, 5,755.32 and 2,492.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,171.47, 5,755.32 and 2,492.07 is: 3,438.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,171.47 : 5,755.32 = 2,492.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,171.47/5,755.32 = 2,492.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,171.47x = 5,755.32 × 2,492.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,171.47x = 14,342,660.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,342,660.31/4,171.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,438.27

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