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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,181.49, 5,768.28 and 2,502.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,181.49, 5,768.28 and 2,502.09 is: 3,451.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,181.49 : 5,768.28 = 2,502.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,181.49/5,768.28 = 2,502.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,181.49x = 5,768.28 × 2,502.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,181.49x = 14,432,755.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,432,755.71/4,181.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,451.58

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