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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,171.92, 5,756.25 and 2,493.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,171.92, 5,756.25 and 2,493.96 is: 3,441.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,171.92 : 5,756.25 = 2,493.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,171.92/5,756.25 = 2,493.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,171.92x = 5,756.25 × 2,493.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,171.92x = 14,355,857.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,355,857.25/4,171.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,441.07

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