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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,182.54, 5,771.98 and 2,414.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,182.54, 5,771.98 and 2,414.22 is: 3,331.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,182.54 : 5,771.98 = 2,414.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,182.54/5,771.98 = 2,414.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,182.54x = 5,771.98 × 2,414.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,182.54x = 13,934,829.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,934,829.56/4,182.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,331.67

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