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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,165.94, 5,748.71 and 2,373.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,165.94, 5,748.71 and 2,373.19 is: 3,274.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,165.94 : 5,748.71 = 2,373.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,165.94/5,748.71 = 2,373.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,165.94x = 5,748.71 × 2,373.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,165.94x = 13,642,768.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,642,768.20/4,165.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,274.84

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