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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,152.52, 5,729.70 and 2,557.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,152.52, 5,729.70 and 2,557.63 is: 3,529.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,152.52 : 5,729.70 = 2,557.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,152.52/5,729.70 = 2,557.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,152.52x = 5,729.70 × 2,557.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,152.52x = 14,654,452.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,654,452.61/4,152.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,529.05

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