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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,150.95, 5,728.10 and 2,579.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,150.95, 5,728.10 and 2,579.01 is: 3,558.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,150.95 : 5,728.10 = 2,579.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,150.95/5,728.10 = 2,579.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,150.95x = 5,728.10 × 2,579.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,150.95x = 14,772,814.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,772,814.29/4,150.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,558.90

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