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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,146, 5,721.48 and 2,283

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,146, 5,721.48 and 2,283 is: 3,150.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,146 : 5,721.48 = 2,283 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,146/5,721.48 = 2,283/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,146x = 5,721.48 × 2,283
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,146x = 13,062,138.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,062,138.84/4,146
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,150.54

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