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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,146.92, 5,721.75 and 2,354

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,146.92, 5,721.75 and 2,354 is: 3,247.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,146.92 : 5,721.75 = 2,354 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,146.92/5,721.75 = 2,354/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,146.92x = 5,721.75 × 2,354
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,146.92x = 13,468,999.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,468,999.50/4,146.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,247.95

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