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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,160.32, 5,743.96 and 2,668.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,160.32, 5,743.96 and 2,668.84 is: 3,684.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,160.32 : 5,743.96 = 2,668.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,160.32/5,743.96 = 2,668.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,160.32x = 5,743.96 × 2,668.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,160.32x = 15,329,710.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,329,710.21/4,160.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,684.74

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