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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,146.62, 5,720.59 and 2,746.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,146.62, 5,720.59 and 2,746.94 is: 3,789.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,146.62 : 5,720.59 = 2,746.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,146.62/5,720.59 = 2,746.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,146.62x = 5,720.59 × 2,746.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,146.62x = 15,714,117.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,714,117.49/4,146.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,789.62

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