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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,162.67, 5,744.66 and 2,394.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,162.67, 5,744.66 and 2,394.28 is: 3,304.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,162.67 : 5,744.66 = 2,394.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,162.67/5,744.66 = 2,394.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,162.67x = 5,744.66 × 2,394.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,162.67x = 13,754,337.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,754,337.71/4,162.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,304.21

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