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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,162.41, 5,745.80 and 2,837.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,162.41, 5,745.80 and 2,837.45 is: 3,916.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,162.41 : 5,745.80 = 2,837.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,162.41/5,745.80 = 2,837.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,162.41x = 5,745.80 × 2,837.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,162.41x = 16,303,441.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,303,441.67/4,162.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,916.83

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