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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,151.84, 5,729.83 and 2,537.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,151.84, 5,729.83 and 2,537.45 is: 3,501.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,151.84 : 5,729.83 = 2,537.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,151.84/5,729.83 = 2,537.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,151.84x = 5,729.83 × 2,537.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,151.84x = 14,539,122.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,539,122.14/4,151.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,501.85

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