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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,133.37, 5,704.52 and 2,874.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,133.37, 5,704.52 and 2,874.09 is: 3,966.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,133.37 : 5,704.52 = 2,874.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,133.37/5,704.52 = 2,874.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,133.37x = 5,704.52 × 2,874.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,133.37x = 16,395,289.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,395,289.52/4,133.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,966.57

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