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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,146.60, 5,722.26 and 2,283.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,146.60, 5,722.26 and 2,283.60 is: 3,151.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,146.60 : 5,722.26 = 2,283.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,146.60/5,722.26 = 2,283.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,146.60x = 5,722.26 × 2,283.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,146.60x = 13,067,352.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,067,352.94/4,146.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,151.34

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