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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,161.72, 5,744.33 and 2,393.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,161.72, 5,744.33 and 2,393.89 is: 3,304.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,161.72 : 5,744.33 = 2,393.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,161.72/5,744.33 = 2,393.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,161.72x = 5,744.33 × 2,393.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,161.72x = 13,751,294.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,751,294.14/4,161.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,304.23

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