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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,157.42, 5,737.77 and 2,585.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,157.42, 5,737.77 and 2,585.72 is: 3,568.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,157.42 : 5,737.77 = 2,585.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,157.42/5,737.77 = 2,585.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,157.42x = 5,737.77 × 2,585.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,157.42x = 14,836,266.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,836,266.64/4,157.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,568.62

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