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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,150.13, 5,727.20 and 2,287.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,150.13, 5,727.20 and 2,287.13 is: 3,156.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,150.13 : 5,727.20 = 2,287.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,150.13/5,727.20 = 2,287.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,150.13x = 5,727.20 × 2,287.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,150.13x = 13,098,810.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,098,810.86/4,150.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,156.24

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