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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,183.59, 5,773.41 and 2,414.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,183.59, 5,773.41 and 2,414.87 is: 3,332.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,183.59 : 5,773.41 = 2,414.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,183.59/5,773.41 = 2,414.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,183.59x = 5,773.41 × 2,414.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,183.59x = 13,942,005.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,942,005.74/4,183.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,332.55

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