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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,145.16, 5,720.32 and 2,282.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,145.16, 5,720.32 and 2,282.16 is: 3,149.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,145.16 : 5,720.32 = 2,282.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,145.16/5,720.32 = 2,282.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,145.16x = 5,720.32 × 2,282.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,145.16x = 13,054,685.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,054,685.49/4,145.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,149.38

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