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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,176.70, 5,764.46 and 2,407.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,176.70, 5,764.46 and 2,407.96 is: 3,323.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,176.70 : 5,764.46 = 2,407.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,176.70/5,764.46 = 2,407.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,176.70x = 5,764.46 × 2,407.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,176.70x = 13,880,589.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,880,589.10/4,176.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,323.34

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