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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,184.91, 5,774.76 and 2,417.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,184.91, 5,774.76 and 2,417.09 is: 3,335.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,184.91 : 5,774.76 = 2,417.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,184.91/5,774.76 = 2,417.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,184.91x = 5,774.76 × 2,417.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,184.91x = 13,958,085.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,958,085.77/4,184.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,335.34

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