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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,150.30, 5,719.52 and 2,969.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,150.30, 5,719.52 and 2,969.32 is: 4,092.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,150.30 : 5,719.52 = 2,969.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,150.30/5,719.52 = 2,969.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,150.30x = 5,719.52 × 2,969.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,150.30x = 16,983,041.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,983,041.68/4,150.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,092.01

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