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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,147.14, 5,723.04 and 2,284.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,147.14, 5,723.04 and 2,284.14 is: 3,152.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,147.14 : 5,723.04 = 2,284.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,147.14/5,723.04 = 2,284.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,147.14x = 5,723.04 × 2,284.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,147.14x = 13,072,224.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,072,224.59/4,147.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,152.11

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