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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,165.92, 5,747.66 and 2,373.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,165.92, 5,747.66 and 2,373.26 is: 3,274.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,165.92 : 5,747.66 = 2,373.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,165.92/5,747.66 = 2,373.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,165.92x = 5,747.66 × 2,373.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,165.92x = 13,640,691.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,640,691.57/4,165.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,274.35

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