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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,154.58, 5,731.56 and 2,662.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,154.58, 5,731.56 and 2,662.02 is: 3,672.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,154.58 : 5,731.56 = 2,662.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,154.58/5,731.56 = 2,662.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,154.58x = 5,731.56 × 2,662.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,154.58x = 15,257,527.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,257,527.35/4,154.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,672.46

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