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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,150.70, 5,730.71 and 2,659.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,150.70, 5,730.71 and 2,659.28 is: 3,671.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,150.70 : 5,730.71 = 2,659.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,150.70/5,730.71 = 2,659.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,150.70x = 5,730.71 × 2,659.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,150.70x = 15,239,563.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,239,563.52/4,150.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,671.57

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