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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,143.33, 5,718.51 and 2,651.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,143.33, 5,718.51 and 2,651.18 is: 3,659.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,143.33 : 5,718.51 = 2,651.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,143.33/5,718.51 = 2,651.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,143.33x = 5,718.51 × 2,651.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,143.33x = 15,160,770.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,160,770.75/4,143.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,659.08

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