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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,148.44, 5,724.86 and 2,285.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,148.44, 5,724.86 and 2,285.44 is: 3,153.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,148.44 : 5,724.86 = 2,285.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,148.44/5,724.86 = 2,285.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,148.44x = 5,724.86 × 2,285.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,148.44x = 13,083,798.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,083,798.30/4,148.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,153.91

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