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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,151.26, 5,729.58 and 2,384.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,151.26, 5,729.58 and 2,384.08 is: 3,290.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,151.26 : 5,729.58 = 2,384.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,151.26/5,729.58 = 2,384.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,151.26x = 5,729.58 × 2,384.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,151.26x = 13,659,777.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,659,777.09/4,151.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,290.51

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