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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,150.26, 5,727.33 and 2,287.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,150.26, 5,727.33 and 2,287.26 is: 3,156.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,150.26 : 5,727.33 = 2,287.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,150.26/5,727.33 = 2,287.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,150.26x = 5,727.33 × 2,287.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,150.26x = 13,099,892.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,099,892.82/4,150.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,156.40

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