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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,157.72, 5,737.58 and 2,365.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,157.72, 5,737.58 and 2,365.38 is: 3,264.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,157.72 : 5,737.58 = 2,365.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,157.72/5,737.58 = 2,365.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,157.72x = 5,737.58 × 2,365.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,157.72x = 13,571,545.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,571,545.15/4,157.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,264.18

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