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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,148.62, 5,725.76 and 2,656.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,148.62, 5,725.76 and 2,656.46 is: 3,666.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,148.62 : 5,725.76 = 2,656.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,148.62/5,725.76 = 2,656.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,148.62x = 5,725.76 × 2,656.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,148.62x = 15,210,253.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,210,253.44/4,148.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,666.34

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