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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,149.96, 5,726.46 and 2,382.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,149.96, 5,726.46 and 2,382.15 is: 3,287.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,149.96 : 5,726.46 = 2,382.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,149.96/5,726.46 = 2,382.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,149.96x = 5,726.46 × 2,382.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,149.96x = 13,641,286.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,641,286.69/4,149.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,287.09

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