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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,177.63, 5,759.82 and 2,984.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,177.63, 5,759.82 and 2,984.05 is: 4,114.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,177.63 : 5,759.82 = 2,984.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,177.63/5,759.82 = 2,984.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,177.63x = 5,759.82 × 2,984.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,177.63x = 17,187,547.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,187,547.15/4,177.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,114.19

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