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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,175.52, 5,763.26 and 2,406.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,175.52, 5,763.26 and 2,406.89 is: 3,322.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,175.52 : 5,763.26 = 2,406.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,175.52/5,763.26 = 2,406.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,175.52x = 5,763.26 × 2,406.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,175.52x = 13,871,510.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,871,510.06/4,175.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,322.10

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