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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,237.27, 5,845.44 and 2,664.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,237.27, 5,845.44 and 2,664.25 is: 3,675.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,237.27 : 5,845.44 = 2,664.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,237.27/5,845.44 = 2,664.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,237.27x = 5,845.44 × 2,664.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,237.27x = 15,573,713.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,573,713.52/4,237.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,675.41

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