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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,160.35, 5,739.89 and 2,669.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,160.35, 5,739.89 and 2,669.08 is: 3,682.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,160.35 : 5,739.89 = 2,669.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,160.35/5,739.89 = 2,669.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,160.35x = 5,739.89 × 2,669.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,160.35x = 15,320,196.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,320,196.90/4,160.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,682.43

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