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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,181.94, 5,769.78 and 2,413.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,181.94, 5,769.78 and 2,413.32 is: 3,329.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,181.94 : 5,769.78 = 2,413.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,181.94/5,769.78 = 2,413.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,181.94x = 5,769.78 × 2,413.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,181.94x = 13,924,325.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,924,325.47/4,181.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,329.63

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