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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,149.52, 5,723.88 and 2,656.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,149.52, 5,723.88 and 2,656.89 is: 3,664.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,149.52 : 5,723.88 = 2,656.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,149.52/5,723.88 = 2,656.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,149.52x = 5,723.88 × 2,656.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,149.52x = 15,207,719.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,207,719.53/4,149.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,664.93

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