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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,162.64, 5,744.63 and 2,394.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,162.64, 5,744.63 and 2,394.25 is: 3,304.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,162.64 : 5,744.63 = 2,394.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,162.64/5,744.63 = 2,394.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,162.64x = 5,744.63 × 2,394.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,162.64x = 13,754,054.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,754,054.04/4,162.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,304.16

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