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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,183.58, 5,773.80 and 2,415.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,183.58, 5,773.80 and 2,415.74 is: 3,333.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,183.58 : 5,773.80 = 2,415.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,183.58/5,773.80 = 2,415.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,183.58x = 5,773.80 × 2,415.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,183.58x = 13,947,999.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,947,999.61/4,183.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,333.99

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