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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,150.76, 5,726.45 and 2,658.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,150.76, 5,726.45 and 2,658.42 is: 3,667.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,150.76 : 5,726.45 = 2,658.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,150.76/5,726.45 = 2,658.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,150.76x = 5,726.45 × 2,658.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,150.76x = 15,223,315.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,223,315.86/4,150.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,667.60

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