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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,180.28, 5,768.89 and 2,501.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,180.28, 5,768.89 and 2,501.85 is: 3,452.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,180.28 : 5,768.89 = 2,501.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,180.28/5,768.89 = 2,501.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,180.28x = 5,768.89 × 2,501.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,180.28x = 14,432,912.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,432,912.83/4,180.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,452.62

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