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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,148.68, 5,725.18 and 2,285.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,148.68, 5,725.18 and 2,285.68 is: 3,154.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,148.68 : 5,725.18 = 2,285.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,148.68/5,725.18 = 2,285.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,148.68x = 5,725.18 × 2,285.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,148.68x = 13,085,940.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,085,940.88/4,148.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,154.24

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