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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,182.72, 5,771.49 and 2,503.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,182.72, 5,771.49 and 2,503.91 is: 3,454.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,182.72 : 5,771.49 = 2,503.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,182.72/5,771.49 = 2,503.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,182.72x = 5,771.49 × 2,503.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,182.72x = 14,451,262.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,451,262.67/4,182.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,454.99

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