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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,154.88, 5,733.74 and 2,662.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,154.88, 5,733.74 and 2,662.79 is: 3,674.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,154.88 : 5,733.74 = 2,662.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,154.88/5,733.74 = 2,662.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,154.88x = 5,733.74 × 2,662.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,154.88x = 15,267,766.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,267,766.53/4,154.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,674.66

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