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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,116.92, 5,683.46 and 2,545.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,116.92, 5,683.46 and 2,545.92 is: 3,514.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,116.92 : 5,683.46 = 2,545.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,116.92/5,683.46 = 2,545.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,116.92x = 5,683.46 × 2,545.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,116.92x = 14,469,621.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,469,621.75/4,116.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,514.68

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