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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,157.47, 5,739.18 and 2,741.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,157.47, 5,739.18 and 2,741.99 is: 3,785.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,157.47 : 5,739.18 = 2,741.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,157.47/5,739.18 = 2,741.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,157.47x = 5,739.18 × 2,741.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,157.47x = 15,736,778.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,736,778.23/4,157.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,785.18

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