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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,168.38, 5,751.36 and 2,595.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,168.38, 5,751.36 and 2,595.36 is: 3,580.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,168.38 : 5,751.36 = 2,595.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,168.38/5,751.36 = 2,595.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,168.38x = 5,751.36 × 2,595.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,168.38x = 14,926,849.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,926,849.69/4,168.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,580.97

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