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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,150.08, 5,727.24 and 2,382.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,150.08, 5,727.24 and 2,382.26 is: 3,287.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,150.08 : 5,727.24 = 2,382.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,150.08/5,727.24 = 2,382.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,150.08x = 5,727.24 × 2,382.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,150.08x = 13,643,746.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,643,746.13/4,150.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,287.59

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