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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,177.28, 5,764.46 and 2,499.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,177.28, 5,764.46 and 2,499.61 is: 3,449.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,177.28 : 5,764.46 = 2,499.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,177.28/5,764.46 = 2,499.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,177.28x = 5,764.46 × 2,499.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,177.28x = 14,408,901.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,408,901.86/4,177.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,449.35

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