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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,145.93, 5,718.87 and 2,653.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,145.93, 5,718.87 and 2,653.32 is: 3,659.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,145.93 : 5,718.87 = 2,653.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,145.93/5,718.87 = 2,653.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,145.93x = 5,718.87 × 2,653.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,145.93x = 15,173,992.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,173,992.15/4,145.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,659.97

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