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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,154.52, 5,732.84 and 2,362

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,154.52, 5,732.84 and 2,362 is: 3,259.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,154.52 : 5,732.84 = 2,362 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,154.52/5,732.84 = 2,362/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,154.52x = 5,732.84 × 2,362
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,154.52x = 13,540,968.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,540,968.08/4,154.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,259.33

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