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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,146.92, 5,722.82 and 2,283.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,146.92, 5,722.82 and 2,283.96 is: 3,151.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,146.92 : 5,722.82 = 2,283.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,146.92/5,722.82 = 2,283.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,146.92x = 5,722.82 × 2,283.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,146.92x = 13,070,691.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,070,691.97/4,146.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,151.90

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