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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,147.19, 5,723.12 and 2,284.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,147.19, 5,723.12 and 2,284.19 is: 3,152.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,147.19 : 5,723.12 = 2,284.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,147.19/5,723.12 = 2,284.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,147.19x = 5,723.12 × 2,284.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,147.19x = 13,072,676.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,072,676.31/4,147.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,152.18

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