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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,175.65, 5,762.19 and 2,407.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,175.65, 5,762.19 and 2,407.15 is: 3,321.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,175.65 : 5,762.19 = 2,407.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,175.65/5,762.19 = 2,407.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,175.65x = 5,762.19 × 2,407.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,175.65x = 13,870,455.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,870,455.66/4,175.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,321.75

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