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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,152.23, 5,726.83 and 2,660.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,152.23, 5,726.83 and 2,660.28 is: 3,669.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,152.23 : 5,726.83 = 2,660.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,152.23/5,726.83 = 2,660.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,152.23x = 5,726.83 × 2,660.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,152.23x = 15,235,001.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,235,001.10/4,152.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,669.12

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