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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,150.82, 5,727.71 and 2,449.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,150.82, 5,727.71 and 2,449.28 is: 3,379.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,150.82 : 5,727.71 = 2,449.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,150.82/5,727.71 = 2,449.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,150.82x = 5,727.71 × 2,449.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,150.82x = 14,028,724.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,028,724.66/4,150.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,379.75

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