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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,160.23, 5,739.64 and 2,668.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,160.23, 5,739.64 and 2,668.95 is: 3,682.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,160.23 : 5,739.64 = 2,668.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,160.23/5,739.64 = 2,668.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,160.23x = 5,739.64 × 2,668.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,160.23x = 15,318,820.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,318,820.52/4,160.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,682.21

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