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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,187.74, 5,779.05 and 2,419.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,187.74, 5,779.05 and 2,419.52 is: 3,338.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,187.74 : 5,779.05 = 2,419.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,187.74/5,779.05 = 2,419.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,187.74x = 5,779.05 × 2,419.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,187.74x = 13,982,527.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,982,527.06/4,187.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,338.92

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