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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,162.58, 5,744.67 and 2,274.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,162.58, 5,744.67 and 2,274.26 is: 3,138.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,162.58 : 5,744.67 = 2,274.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,162.58/5,744.67 = 2,274.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,162.58x = 5,744.67 × 2,274.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,162.58x = 13,064,844.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,064,844.47/4,162.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,138.64

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