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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,180.51, 5,767.77 and 2,411.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,180.51, 5,767.77 and 2,411.74 is: 3,327.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,180.51 : 5,767.77 = 2,411.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,180.51/5,767.77 = 2,411.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,180.51x = 5,767.77 × 2,411.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,180.51x = 13,910,361.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,910,361.62/4,180.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,327.43

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