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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,182.15, 5,771.46 and 2,503.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,182.15, 5,771.46 and 2,503.71 is: 3,455.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,182.15 : 5,771.46 = 2,503.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,182.15/5,771.46 = 2,503.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,182.15x = 5,771.46 × 2,503.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,182.15x = 14,450,062.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,450,062.12/4,182.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,455.18

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