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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,160.64, 5,741.64 and 2,392.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,160.64, 5,741.64 and 2,392.20 is: 3,301.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,160.64 : 5,741.64 = 2,392.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,160.64/5,741.64 = 2,392.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,160.64x = 5,741.64 × 2,392.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,160.64x = 13,735,151.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,735,151.21/4,160.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,301.21

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