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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,150.12, 5,727.16 and 2,287.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,150.12, 5,727.16 and 2,287.12 is: 3,156.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,150.12 : 5,727.16 = 2,287.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,150.12/5,727.16 = 2,287.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,150.12x = 5,727.16 × 2,287.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,150.12x = 13,098,702.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,098,702.18/4,150.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,156.22

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