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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,149.65, 5,726.45 and 2,261.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,149.65, 5,726.45 and 2,261.26 is: 3,120.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,149.65 : 5,726.45 = 2,261.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,149.65/5,726.45 = 2,261.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,149.65x = 5,726.45 × 2,261.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,149.65x = 12,948,963.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,948,963.69/4,149.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,120.50

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