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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,151.52, 5,723.91 and 2,656.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,151.52, 5,723.91 and 2,656.98 is: 3,663.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,151.52 : 5,723.91 = 2,656.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,151.52/5,723.91 = 2,656.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,151.52x = 5,723.91 × 2,656.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,151.52x = 15,208,314.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,208,314.39/4,151.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,663.31

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