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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,151.06, 5,729.08 and 2,734.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,151.06, 5,729.08 and 2,734.53 is: 3,774.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,151.06 : 5,729.08 = 2,734.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,151.06/5,729.08 = 2,734.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,151.06x = 5,729.08 × 2,734.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,151.06x = 15,666,317.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,666,317.94/4,151.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,774.05

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