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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,184.58, 5,774.98 and 2,416.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,184.58, 5,774.98 and 2,416.28 is: 3,334.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,184.58 : 5,774.98 = 2,416.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,184.58/5,774.98 = 2,416.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,184.58x = 5,774.98 × 2,416.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,184.58x = 13,953,968.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,953,968.67/4,184.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,334.62

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