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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,157.62, 5,737.60 and 2,294.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,157.62, 5,737.60 and 2,294.62 is: 3,166.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,157.62 : 5,737.60 = 2,294.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,157.62/5,737.60 = 2,294.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,157.62x = 5,737.60 × 2,294.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,157.62x = 13,165,611.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,165,611.71/4,157.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,166.62

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