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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,150.68, 5,724.18 and 2,751

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,150.68, 5,724.18 and 2,751 is: 3,793.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,150.68 : 5,724.18 = 2,751 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,150.68/5,724.18 = 2,751/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,150.68x = 5,724.18 × 2,751
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,150.68x = 15,747,219.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,747,219.18/4,150.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,793.89

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