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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,182.50, 5,771.79 and 2,414.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,182.50, 5,771.79 and 2,414.41 is: 3,331.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,182.50 : 5,771.79 = 2,414.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,182.50/5,771.79 = 2,414.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,182.50x = 5,771.79 × 2,414.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,182.50x = 13,935,453.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,935,453.06/4,182.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,331.85

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