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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,177, 5,764.26 and 2,521

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,177, 5,764.26 and 2,521 is: 3,478.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,177 : 5,764.26 = 2,521 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,177/5,764.26 = 2,521/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,177x = 5,764.26 × 2,521
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,177x = 14,531,699.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,531,699.46/4,177
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,478.98

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