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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,152.64, 5,729.62 and 2,579.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,152.64, 5,729.62 and 2,579.62 is: 3,559.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,152.64 : 5,729.62 = 2,579.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,152.64/5,729.62 = 2,579.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,152.64x = 5,729.62 × 2,579.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,152.64x = 14,780,242.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,780,242.34/4,152.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,559.24

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