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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,150.02, 6,216.90 and 2,759.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,150.02, 6,216.90 and 2,759.28 is: 4,133.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,150.02 : 6,216.90 = 2,759.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,150.02/6,216.90 = 2,759.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,150.02x = 6,216.90 × 2,759.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,150.02x = 17,154,167.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,154,167.83/4,150.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,133.51

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