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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,174.93, 5,761.05 and 2,406.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,174.93, 5,761.05 and 2,406.67 is: 3,321.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,174.93 : 5,761.05 = 2,406.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,174.93/5,761.05 = 2,406.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,174.93x = 5,761.05 × 2,406.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,174.93x = 13,864,946.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,864,946.20/4,174.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,321.00

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