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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,179.34, 5,766.90 and 2,410.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,179.34, 5,766.90 and 2,410.62 is: 3,326.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,179.34 : 5,766.90 = 2,410.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,179.34/5,766.90 = 2,410.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,179.34x = 5,766.90 × 2,410.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,179.34x = 13,901,804.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,901,804.48/4,179.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,326.32

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