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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,157.50, 5,737.54 and 2,294.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,157.50, 5,737.54 and 2,294.50 is: 3,166.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,157.50 : 5,737.54 = 2,294.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,157.50/5,737.54 = 2,294.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,157.50x = 5,737.54 × 2,294.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,157.50x = 13,164,785.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,164,785.53/4,157.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,166.51

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