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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,184.36, 5,774.40 and 2,612.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,184.36, 5,774.40 and 2,612.44 is: 3,605.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,184.36 : 5,774.40 = 2,612.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,184.36/5,774.40 = 2,612.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,184.36x = 5,774.40 × 2,612.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,184.36x = 15,085,273.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,085,273.54/4,184.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,605.16

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