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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,173.46, 5,758.56 and 2,380.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,173.46, 5,758.56 and 2,380.90 is: 3,285.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,173.46 : 5,758.56 = 2,380.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,173.46/5,758.56 = 2,380.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,173.46x = 5,758.56 × 2,380.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,173.46x = 13,710,555.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,710,555.50/4,173.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,285.18

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