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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,182.22, 5,770.81 and 2,503.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,182.22, 5,770.81 and 2,503.41 is: 3,454.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,182.22 : 5,770.81 = 2,503.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,182.22/5,770.81 = 2,503.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,182.22x = 5,770.81 × 2,503.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,182.22x = 14,446,703.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,446,703.46/4,182.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,454.31

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