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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,155.94, 5,737.08 and 2,644.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,155.94, 5,737.08 and 2,644.12 is: 3,650.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,155.94 : 5,737.08 = 2,644.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,155.94/5,737.08 = 2,644.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,155.94x = 5,737.08 × 2,644.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,155.94x = 15,169,527.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,169,527.97/4,155.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,650.08

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