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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,151.76, 5,729.22 and 2,579.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,151.76, 5,729.22 and 2,579.82 is: 3,560.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,151.76 : 5,729.22 = 2,579.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,151.76/5,729.22 = 2,579.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,151.76x = 5,729.22 × 2,579.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,151.76x = 14,780,356.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,780,356.34/4,151.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,560.02

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