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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,177.20, 5,758.68 and 2,604.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,177.20, 5,758.68 and 2,604.24 is: 3,590.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,177.20 : 5,758.68 = 2,604.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,177.20/5,758.68 = 2,604.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,177.20x = 5,758.68 × 2,604.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,177.20x = 14,996,984.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,996,984.80/4,177.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,590.20

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