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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,182.48, 5,771.76 and 2,414.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,182.48, 5,771.76 and 2,414.24 is: 3,331.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,182.48 : 5,771.76 = 2,414.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,182.48/5,771.76 = 2,414.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,182.48x = 5,771.76 × 2,414.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,182.48x = 13,934,413.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,934,413.86/4,182.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,331.62

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