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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,173.67, 5,759.58 and 2,405.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,173.67, 5,759.58 and 2,405.17 is: 3,319.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,173.67 : 5,759.58 = 2,405.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,173.67/5,759.58 = 2,405.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,173.67x = 5,759.58 × 2,405.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,173.67x = 13,852,769.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,852,769.03/4,173.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,319.09

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