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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,145.08, 5,718.30 and 2,652.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,145.08, 5,718.30 and 2,652.28 is: 3,658.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,145.08 : 5,718.30 = 2,652.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,145.08/5,718.30 = 2,652.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,145.08x = 5,718.30 × 2,652.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,145.08x = 15,166,532.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,166,532.72/4,145.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,658.92

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