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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,148.62, 5,724.97 and 2,260.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,148.62, 5,724.97 and 2,260.15 is: 3,118.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,148.62 : 5,724.97 = 2,260.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,148.62/5,724.97 = 2,260.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,148.62x = 5,724.97 × 2,260.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,148.62x = 12,939,270.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,939,270.98/4,148.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,118.94

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