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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,175.89, 5,762.73 and 2,407.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,175.89, 5,762.73 and 2,407.48 is: 3,322.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,175.89 : 5,762.73 = 2,407.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,175.89/5,762.73 = 2,407.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,175.89x = 5,762.73 × 2,407.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,175.89x = 13,873,657.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,873,657.22/4,175.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,322.32

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