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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,150.87, 5,723.80 and 2,658.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,150.87, 5,723.80 and 2,658.85 is: 3,666.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,150.87 : 5,723.80 = 2,658.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,150.87/5,723.80 = 2,658.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,150.87x = 5,723.80 × 2,658.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,150.87x = 15,218,725.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,218,725.63/4,150.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,666.39

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