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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,149.83, 5,726.77 and 2,261.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,149.83, 5,726.77 and 2,261.39 is: 3,120.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,149.83 : 5,726.77 = 2,261.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,149.83/5,726.77 = 2,261.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,149.83x = 5,726.77 × 2,261.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,149.83x = 12,950,426.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,950,426.12/4,149.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,120.71

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