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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,173.54, 5,758.96 and 2,494.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,173.54, 5,758.96 and 2,494.64 is: 3,442.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,173.54 : 5,758.96 = 2,494.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,173.54/5,758.96 = 2,494.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,173.54x = 5,758.96 × 2,494.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,173.54x = 14,366,531.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,366,531.97/4,173.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,442.29

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