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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,162.79, 5,745.63 and 2,395.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,162.79, 5,745.63 and 2,395.43 is: 3,306.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,162.79 : 5,745.63 = 2,395.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,162.79/5,745.63 = 2,395.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,162.79x = 5,745.63 × 2,395.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,162.79x = 13,763,254.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,763,254.47/4,162.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,306.26

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