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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,179.26, 5,768.62 and 2,412.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,179.26, 5,768.62 and 2,412.05 is: 3,329.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,179.26 : 5,768.62 = 2,412.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,179.26/5,768.62 = 2,412.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,179.26x = 5,768.62 × 2,412.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,179.26x = 13,914,165.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,914,165.00/4,179.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,329.34

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