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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,157.79, 5,738.22 and 2,365.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,157.79, 5,738.22 and 2,365.68 is: 3,264.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,157.79 : 5,738.22 = 2,365.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,157.79/5,738.22 = 2,365.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,157.79x = 5,738.22 × 2,365.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,157.79x = 13,574,792.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,574,792.29/4,157.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,264.91

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