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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,158.93, 5,738.09 and 2,664.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,158.93, 5,738.09 and 2,664.25 is: 3,675.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,158.93 : 5,738.09 = 2,664.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,158.93/5,738.09 = 2,664.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,158.93x = 5,738.09 × 2,664.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,158.93x = 15,287,678.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,287,678.62/4,158.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,675.86

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