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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,178.49, 5,766.94 and 2,385.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,178.49, 5,766.94 and 2,385.96 is: 3,292.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,178.49 : 5,766.94 = 2,385.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,178.49/5,766.94 = 2,385.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,178.49x = 5,766.94 × 2,385.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,178.49x = 13,759,688.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,759,688.16/4,178.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,292.98

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