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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,143.37, 5,718.49 and 2,654.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,143.37, 5,718.49 and 2,654.84 is: 3,664.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,143.37 : 5,718.49 = 2,654.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,143.37/5,718.49 = 2,654.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,143.37x = 5,718.49 × 2,654.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,143.37x = 15,181,675.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,181,675.99/4,143.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,664.09

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