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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,183.40, 5,773.95 and 2,414.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,183.40, 5,773.95 and 2,414.77 is: 3,332.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,183.40 : 5,773.95 = 2,414.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,183.40/5,773.95 = 2,414.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,183.40x = 5,773.95 × 2,414.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,183.40x = 13,942,746.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,942,746.81/4,183.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,332.87

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