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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,158.24, 5,738.98 and 2,667.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,158.24, 5,738.98 and 2,667.84 is: 3,682.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,158.24 : 5,738.98 = 2,667.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,158.24/5,738.98 = 2,667.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,158.24x = 5,738.98 × 2,667.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,158.24x = 15,310,680.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,310,680.40/4,158.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,682.01

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