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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,149.68, 5,726.56 and 2,286.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,149.68, 5,726.56 and 2,286.68 is: 3,155.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,149.68 : 5,726.56 = 2,286.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,149.68/5,726.56 = 2,286.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,149.68x = 5,726.56 × 2,286.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,149.68x = 13,094,810.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,094,810.22/4,149.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,155.62

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