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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,183.08, 5,771.41 and 2,390.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,183.08, 5,771.41 and 2,390.50 is: 3,298.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,183.08 : 5,771.41 = 2,390.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,183.08/5,771.41 = 2,390.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,183.08x = 5,771.41 × 2,390.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,183.08x = 13,796,555.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,796,555.61/4,183.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,298.18

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