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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,155.96, 5,734.79 and 2,562.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,155.96, 5,734.79 and 2,562.37 is: 3,535.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,155.96 : 5,734.79 = 2,562.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,155.96/5,734.79 = 2,562.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,155.96x = 5,734.79 × 2,562.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,155.96x = 14,694,653.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,694,653.85/4,155.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,535.80

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