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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,160.88, 5,741.58 and 2,392.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,160.88, 5,741.58 and 2,392.74 is: 3,301.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,160.88 : 5,741.58 = 2,392.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,160.88/5,741.58 = 2,392.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,160.88x = 5,741.58 × 2,392.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,160.88x = 13,738,108.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,738,108.13/4,160.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,301.73

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