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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,160.45, 5,739.44 and 2,815.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,160.45, 5,739.44 and 2,815.58 is: 3,884.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,160.45 : 5,739.44 = 2,815.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,160.45/5,739.44 = 2,815.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,160.45x = 5,739.44 × 2,815.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,160.45x = 16,159,809.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,159,809.70/4,160.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,884.15

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