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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,155.32, 5,731.11 and 2,663.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,155.32, 5,731.11 and 2,663.39 is: 3,673.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,155.32 : 5,731.11 = 2,663.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,155.32/5,731.11 = 2,663.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,155.32x = 5,731.11 × 2,663.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,155.32x = 15,264,152.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,264,152.41/4,155.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,673.40

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