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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,141.83, 5,716.44 and 2,649.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,141.83, 5,716.44 and 2,649.68 is: 3,657.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,141.83 : 5,716.44 = 2,649.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,141.83/5,716.44 = 2,649.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,141.83x = 5,716.44 × 2,649.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,141.83x = 15,146,729.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,146,729.59/4,141.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,657.01

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