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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,151.54, 5,729.26 and 2,358.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,151.54, 5,729.26 and 2,358.99 is: 3,255.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,151.54 : 5,729.26 = 2,358.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,151.54/5,729.26 = 2,358.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,151.54x = 5,729.26 × 2,358.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,151.54x = 13,515,238.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,515,238.40/4,151.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,255.48

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