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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,172.78, 5,758.35 and 2,494.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,172.78, 5,758.35 and 2,494.56 is: 3,442.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,172.78 : 5,758.35 = 2,494.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,172.78/5,758.35 = 2,494.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,172.78x = 5,758.35 × 2,494.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,172.78x = 14,364,549.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,364,549.58/4,172.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,442.44

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