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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,183.81, 5,773.48 and 2,506.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,183.81, 5,773.48 and 2,506.14 is: 3,458.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,183.81 : 5,773.48 = 2,506.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,183.81/5,773.48 = 2,506.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,183.81x = 5,773.48 × 2,506.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,183.81x = 14,469,142.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,469,142.90/4,183.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,458.37

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