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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,160.55, 5,742.26 and 2,368.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,160.55, 5,742.26 and 2,368.43 is: 3,268.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,160.55 : 5,742.26 = 2,368.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,160.55/5,742.26 = 2,368.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,160.55x = 5,742.26 × 2,368.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,160.55x = 13,600,140.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,600,140.85/4,160.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,268.83

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