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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,150.03, 5,726.97 and 2,261.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,150.03, 5,726.97 and 2,261.63 is: 3,121.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,150.03 : 5,726.97 = 2,261.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,150.03/5,726.97 = 2,261.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,150.03x = 5,726.97 × 2,261.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,150.03x = 12,952,247.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,952,247.22/4,150.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,121.00

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