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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,153.01, 5,729.58 and 2,660.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,153.01, 5,729.58 and 2,660.72 is: 3,670.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,153.01 : 5,729.58 = 2,660.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,153.01/5,729.58 = 2,660.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,153.01x = 5,729.58 × 2,660.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,153.01x = 15,244,779.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,244,779.45/4,153.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,670.78

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