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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,162.64, 5,744.78 and 2,394.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,162.64, 5,744.78 and 2,394.82 is: 3,305.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,162.64 : 5,744.78 = 2,394.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,162.64/5,744.78 = 2,394.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,162.64x = 5,744.78 × 2,394.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,162.64x = 13,757,714.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,757,714.04/4,162.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,305.05

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