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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,161.97, 5,744.28 and 2,394.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,161.97, 5,744.28 and 2,394.65 is: 3,305.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,161.97 : 5,744.28 = 2,394.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,161.97/5,744.28 = 2,394.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,161.97x = 5,744.28 × 2,394.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,161.97x = 13,755,540.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,755,540.10/4,161.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,305.06

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