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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,182.63, 5,771.97 and 2,414.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,182.63, 5,771.97 and 2,414.22 is: 3,331.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,182.63 : 5,771.97 = 2,414.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,182.63/5,771.97 = 2,414.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,182.63x = 5,771.97 × 2,414.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,182.63x = 13,934,805.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,934,805.41/4,182.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,331.59

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