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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,149.08, 5,723.82 and 2,656.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,149.08, 5,723.82 and 2,656.28 is: 3,664.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,149.08 : 5,723.82 = 2,656.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,149.08/5,723.82 = 2,656.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,149.08x = 5,723.82 × 2,656.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,149.08x = 15,204,068.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,204,068.59/4,149.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,664.44

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