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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,223.16, 5,828.26 and 2,651

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,223.16, 5,828.26 and 2,651 is: 3,658.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,223.16 : 5,828.26 = 2,651 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,223.16/5,828.26 = 2,651/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,223.16x = 5,828.26 × 2,651
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,223.16x = 15,450,717.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,450,717.26/4,223.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,658.57

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