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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,195.74, 5,787.95 and 2,516.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,195.74, 5,787.95 and 2,516.34 is: 3,471.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,195.74 : 5,787.95 = 2,516.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,195.74/5,787.95 = 2,516.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,195.74x = 5,787.95 × 2,516.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,195.74x = 14,564,437.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,564,437.52/4,195.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,471.24

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