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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,157.76, 5,737.84 and 2,294.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,157.76, 5,737.84 and 2,294.72 is: 3,166.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,157.76 : 5,737.84 = 2,294.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,157.76/5,737.84 = 2,294.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,157.76x = 5,737.84 × 2,294.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,157.76x = 13,166,736.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,166,736.20/4,157.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,166.79

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