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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,175.20, 5,760.46 and 2,406.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,175.20, 5,760.46 and 2,406.56 is: 3,320.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,175.20 : 5,760.46 = 2,406.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,175.20/5,760.46 = 2,406.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,175.20x = 5,760.46 × 2,406.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,175.20x = 13,862,892.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,862,892.62/4,175.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,320.29

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