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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,157.76, 5,737.50 and 2,585.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,157.76, 5,737.50 and 2,585.82 is: 3,568.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,157.76 : 5,737.50 = 2,585.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,157.76/5,737.50 = 2,585.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,157.76x = 5,737.50 × 2,585.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,157.76x = 14,836,142.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,836,142.25/4,157.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,568.30

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