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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,165.44, 5,747.88 and 2,396.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,165.44, 5,747.88 and 2,396.70 is: 3,307.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,165.44 : 5,747.88 = 2,396.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,165.44/5,747.88 = 2,396.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,165.44x = 5,747.88 × 2,396.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,165.44x = 13,775,944.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,775,944.00/4,165.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,307.20

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