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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,162.81, 5,744.94 and 2,394.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,162.81, 5,744.94 and 2,394.38 is: 3,304.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,162.81 : 5,744.94 = 2,394.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,162.81/5,744.94 = 2,394.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,162.81x = 5,744.94 × 2,394.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,162.81x = 13,755,540.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,755,540.71/4,162.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,304.39

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