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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,150.22, 5,727.30 and 2,287.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,150.22, 5,727.30 and 2,287.22 is: 3,156.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,150.22 : 5,727.30 = 2,287.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,150.22/5,727.30 = 2,287.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,150.22x = 5,727.30 × 2,287.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,150.22x = 13,099,566.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,099,566.47/4,150.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,156.36

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