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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,182.85, 5,772.84 and 2,414.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,182.85, 5,772.84 and 2,414.45 is: 3,332.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,182.85 : 5,772.84 = 2,414.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,182.85/5,772.84 = 2,414.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,182.85x = 5,772.84 × 2,414.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,182.85x = 13,938,233.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,938,233.54/4,182.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,332.24

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