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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,177.95, 5,766.84 and 2,410.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,177.95, 5,766.84 and 2,410.71 is: 3,327.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,177.95 : 5,766.84 = 2,410.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,177.95/5,766.84 = 2,410.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,177.95x = 5,766.84 × 2,410.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,177.95x = 13,902,178.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,902,178.86/4,177.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,327.51

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