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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,182.93, 5,771.41 and 2,414.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,182.93, 5,771.41 and 2,414.53 is: 3,331.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,182.93 : 5,771.41 = 2,414.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,182.93/5,771.41 = 2,414.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,182.93x = 5,771.41 × 2,414.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,182.93x = 13,935,242.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,935,242.59/4,182.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,331.45

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