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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,150.13, 5,727.26 and 2,261.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,150.13, 5,727.26 and 2,261.70 is: 3,121.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,150.13 : 5,727.26 = 2,261.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,150.13/5,727.26 = 2,261.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,150.13x = 5,727.26 × 2,261.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,150.13x = 12,953,332.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,953,332.63/4,150.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,121.19

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