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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,157.23, 5,735.52 and 2,665.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,157.23, 5,735.52 and 2,665.96 is: 3,678.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,157.23 : 5,735.52 = 2,665.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,157.23/5,735.52 = 2,665.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,157.23x = 5,735.52 × 2,665.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,157.23x = 15,290,666.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,290,666.90/4,157.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,678.09

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