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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,316.82, 5,957.17 and 2,453.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,316.82, 5,957.17 and 2,453.82 is: 3,386.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,316.82 : 5,957.17 = 2,453.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,316.82/5,957.17 = 2,453.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,316.82x = 5,957.17 × 2,453.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,316.82x = 14,617,822.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,617,822.89/4,316.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,386.25

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