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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,149.91, 5,725.92 and 2,381.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,149.91, 5,725.92 and 2,381.28 is: 3,285.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,149.91 : 5,725.92 = 2,381.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,149.91/5,725.92 = 2,381.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,149.91x = 5,725.92 × 2,381.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,149.91x = 13,635,018.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,635,018.78/4,149.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,285.62

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