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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,189.74, 5,781.82 and 2,421.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,189.74, 5,781.82 and 2,421.52 is: 3,341.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,189.74 : 5,781.82 = 2,421.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,189.74/5,781.82 = 2,421.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,189.74x = 5,781.82 × 2,421.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,189.74x = 14,000,792.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,000,792.77/4,189.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,341.69

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