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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,177.58, 5,764.81 and 2,385.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,177.58, 5,764.81 and 2,385.26 is: 3,291.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,177.58 : 5,764.81 = 2,385.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,177.58/5,764.81 = 2,385.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,177.58x = 5,764.81 × 2,385.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,177.58x = 13,750,579.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,750,579.15/4,177.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,291.52

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