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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,001.58, 5,524.74 and 2,742.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,001.58, 5,524.74 and 2,742.17 is: 3,785.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,001.58 : 5,524.74 = 2,742.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,001.58/5,524.74 = 2,742.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,001.58x = 5,524.74 × 2,742.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,001.58x = 15,149,748.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,149,748.66/4,001.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,785.94

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