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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,161.47, 5,742.90 and 2,369.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,161.47, 5,742.90 and 2,369.25 is: 3,269.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,161.47 : 5,742.90 = 2,369.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,161.47/5,742.90 = 2,369.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,161.47x = 5,742.90 × 2,369.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,161.47x = 13,606,365.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,606,365.83/4,161.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,269.61

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