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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,148.06, 5,724.39 and 2,285.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,148.06, 5,724.39 and 2,285.06 is: 3,153.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,148.06 : 5,724.39 = 2,285.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,148.06/5,724.39 = 2,285.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,148.06x = 5,724.39 × 2,285.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,148.06x = 13,080,574.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,080,574.61/4,148.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,153.42

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