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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,148.28, 5,724.66 and 2,285.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,148.28, 5,724.66 and 2,285.28 is: 3,153.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,148.28 : 5,724.66 = 2,285.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,148.28/5,724.66 = 2,285.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,148.28x = 5,724.66 × 2,285.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,148.28x = 13,082,451.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,082,451.00/4,148.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,153.70

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