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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,145.92, 5,720.72 and 2,574

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,145.92, 5,720.72 and 2,574 is: 3,551.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,145.92 : 5,720.72 = 2,574 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,145.92/5,720.72 = 2,574/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,145.92x = 5,720.72 × 2,574
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,145.92x = 14,725,133.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,725,133.28/4,145.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,551.72

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