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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,157.45, 5,737.38 and 2,365.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,157.45, 5,737.38 and 2,365.22 is: 3,264.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,157.45 : 5,737.38 = 2,365.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,157.45/5,737.38 = 2,365.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,157.45x = 5,737.38 × 2,365.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,157.45x = 13,570,165.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,570,165.92/4,157.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,264.06

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