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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,149.26, 5,726.82 and 2,382.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,149.26, 5,726.82 and 2,382.08 is: 3,287.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,149.26 : 5,726.82 = 2,382.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,149.26/5,726.82 = 2,382.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,149.26x = 5,726.82 × 2,382.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,149.26x = 13,641,743.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,641,743.39/4,149.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,287.75

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