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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,150.02, 5,726.46 and 2,381.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,150.02, 5,726.46 and 2,381.34 is: 3,285.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,150.02 : 5,726.46 = 2,381.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,150.02/5,726.46 = 2,381.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,150.02x = 5,726.46 × 2,381.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,150.02x = 13,636,648.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,636,648.26/4,150.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,285.92

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