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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,162.94, 5,744.52 and 2,394.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,162.94, 5,744.52 and 2,394.20 is: 3,303.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,162.94 : 5,744.52 = 2,394.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,162.94/5,744.52 = 2,394.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,162.94x = 5,744.52 × 2,394.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,162.94x = 13,753,529.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,753,529.78/4,162.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,303.80

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