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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,183.03, 5,772.93 and 2,414.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,183.03, 5,772.93 and 2,414.90 is: 3,332.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,183.03 : 5,772.93 = 2,414.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,183.03/5,772.93 = 2,414.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,183.03x = 5,772.93 × 2,414.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,183.03x = 13,941,048.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,941,048.66/4,183.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,332.76

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