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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,157.30, 5,735.40 and 2,664.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,157.30, 5,735.40 and 2,664.94 is: 3,676.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,157.30 : 5,735.40 = 2,664.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,157.30/5,735.40 = 2,664.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,157.30x = 5,735.40 × 2,664.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,157.30x = 15,284,496.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,284,496.88/4,157.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,676.54

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