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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,152.08, 5,729.61 and 2,382.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,152.08, 5,729.61 and 2,382.44 is: 3,287.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,152.08 : 5,729.61 = 2,382.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,152.08/5,729.61 = 2,382.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,152.08x = 5,729.61 × 2,382.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,152.08x = 13,650,452.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,650,452.05/4,152.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,287.62

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