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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,235.16, 5,845.26 and 2,664.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,235.16, 5,845.26 and 2,664.12 is: 3,676.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,235.16 : 5,845.26 = 2,664.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,235.16/5,845.26 = 2,664.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,235.16x = 5,845.26 × 2,664.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,235.16x = 15,572,474.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,572,474.07/4,235.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,676.95

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