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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,150.06, 5,727.02 and 2,382.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,150.06, 5,727.02 and 2,382.28 is: 3,287.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,150.06 : 5,727.02 = 2,382.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,150.06/5,727.02 = 2,382.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,150.06x = 5,727.02 × 2,382.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,150.06x = 13,643,353.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,643,353.29/4,150.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,287.51

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