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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,143.69, 5,717.61 and 2,549.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,143.69, 5,717.61 and 2,549.79 is: 3,518.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,143.69 : 5,717.61 = 2,549.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,143.69/5,717.61 = 2,549.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,143.69x = 5,717.61 × 2,549.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,143.69x = 14,578,704.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,578,704.80/4,143.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,518.29

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