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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,141.65, 5,713.05 and 2,649.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,141.65, 5,713.05 and 2,649.02 is: 3,654.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,141.65 : 5,713.05 = 2,649.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,141.65/5,713.05 = 2,649.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,141.65x = 5,713.05 × 2,649.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,141.65x = 15,133,997.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,133,997.99/4,141.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,654.10

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