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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,176.95, 5,762.88 and 2,408.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,176.95, 5,762.88 and 2,408.31 is: 3,322.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,176.95 : 5,762.88 = 2,408.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,176.95/5,762.88 = 2,408.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,176.95x = 5,762.88 × 2,408.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,176.95x = 13,878,801.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,878,801.53/4,176.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,322.72

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