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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,160.02, 5,739.45 and 2,744.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,160.02, 5,739.45 and 2,744.41 is: 3,786.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,160.02 : 5,739.45 = 2,744.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,160.02/5,739.45 = 2,744.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,160.02x = 5,739.45 × 2,744.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,160.02x = 15,751,403.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,751,403.97/4,160.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,786.38

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