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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,151.59, 5,729.77 and 2,382.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,151.59, 5,729.77 and 2,382.89 is: 3,288.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,151.59 : 5,729.77 = 2,382.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,151.59/5,729.77 = 2,382.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,151.59x = 5,729.77 × 2,382.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,151.59x = 13,653,385.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,653,385.97/4,151.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,288.71

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