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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,149.20, 5,723.88 and 2,655.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,149.20, 5,723.88 and 2,655.92 is: 3,663.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,149.20 : 5,723.88 = 2,655.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,149.20/5,723.88 = 2,655.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,149.20x = 5,723.88 × 2,655.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,149.20x = 15,202,167.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,202,167.37/4,149.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,663.88

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