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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,181.58, 5,770.76 and 2,502.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,181.58, 5,770.76 and 2,502.66 is: 3,453.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,181.58 : 5,770.76 = 2,502.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,181.58/5,770.76 = 2,502.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,181.58x = 5,770.76 × 2,502.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,181.58x = 14,442,250.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,442,250.22/4,181.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,453.78

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