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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,154.26, 5,729.63 and 2,662.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,154.26, 5,729.63 and 2,662.32 is: 3,671.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,154.26 : 5,729.63 = 2,662.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,154.26/5,729.63 = 2,662.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,154.26x = 5,729.63 × 2,662.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,154.26x = 15,254,108.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,254,108.54/4,154.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,671.92

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