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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,146.93, 5,720.25 and 2,654.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,146.93, 5,720.25 and 2,654.32 is: 3,661.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,146.93 : 5,720.25 = 2,654.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,146.93/5,720.25 = 2,654.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,146.93x = 5,720.25 × 2,654.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,146.93x = 15,183,373.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,183,373.98/4,146.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,661.35

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