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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,183.04, 5,772.40 and 2,414.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,183.04, 5,772.40 and 2,414.72 is: 3,332.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,183.04 : 5,772.40 = 2,414.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,183.04/5,772.40 = 2,414.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,183.04x = 5,772.40 × 2,414.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,183.04x = 13,938,729.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,938,729.73/4,183.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,332.20

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