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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,149.53, 5,725.41 and 2,535.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,149.53, 5,725.41 and 2,535.29 is: 3,498.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,149.53 : 5,725.41 = 2,535.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,149.53/5,725.41 = 2,535.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,149.53x = 5,725.41 × 2,535.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,149.53x = 14,515,546.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,515,546.09/4,149.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,498.12

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