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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,173.95, 5,758.74 and 2,405.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,173.95, 5,758.74 and 2,405.31 is: 3,318.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,173.95 : 5,758.74 = 2,405.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,173.95/5,758.74 = 2,405.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,173.95x = 5,758.74 × 2,405.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,173.95x = 13,851,554.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,851,554.91/4,173.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,318.58

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