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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,151.93, 5,729.45 and 2,359.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,151.93, 5,729.45 and 2,359.17 is: 3,255.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,151.93 : 5,729.45 = 2,359.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,151.93/5,729.45 = 2,359.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,151.93x = 5,729.45 × 2,359.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,151.93x = 13,516,752.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,516,752.45/4,151.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,255.54

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