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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,181.49, 5,769.36 and 2,412.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,181.49, 5,769.36 and 2,412.99 is: 3,329.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,181.49 : 5,769.36 = 2,412.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,181.49/5,769.36 = 2,412.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,181.49x = 5,769.36 × 2,412.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,181.49x = 13,921,407.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,921,407.99/4,181.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,329.29

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