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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,154.31, 5,731.48 and 2,663.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,154.31, 5,731.48 and 2,663.05 is: 3,674.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,154.31 : 5,731.48 = 2,663.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,154.31/5,731.48 = 2,663.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,154.31x = 5,731.48 × 2,663.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,154.31x = 15,263,241.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,263,241.17/4,154.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,674.07

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