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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,149.62, 5,726.44 and 2,261.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,149.62, 5,726.44 and 2,261.30 is: 3,120.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,149.62 : 5,726.44 = 2,261.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,149.62/5,726.44 = 2,261.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,149.62x = 5,726.44 × 2,261.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,149.62x = 12,949,198.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,949,198.77/4,149.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,120.57

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