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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,162.48, 5,744.08 and 2,393.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,162.48, 5,744.08 and 2,393.74 is: 3,303.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,162.48 : 5,744.08 = 2,393.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,162.48/5,744.08 = 2,393.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,162.48x = 5,744.08 × 2,393.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,162.48x = 13,749,834.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,749,834.06/4,162.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,303.28

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