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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,150.41, 5,729.67 and 2,735.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,150.41, 5,729.67 and 2,735.03 is: 3,775.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,150.41 : 5,729.67 = 2,735.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,150.41/5,729.67 = 2,735.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,150.41x = 5,729.67 × 2,735.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,150.41x = 15,670,790.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,670,790.69/4,150.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,775.72

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