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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,150.14, 5,727.54 and 2,382.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,150.14, 5,727.54 and 2,382.32 is: 3,287.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,150.14 : 5,727.54 = 2,382.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,150.14/5,727.54 = 2,382.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,150.14x = 5,727.54 × 2,382.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,150.14x = 13,644,804.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,644,804.46/4,150.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,287.79

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