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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,150.34, 5,727.99 and 2,382.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,150.34, 5,727.99 and 2,382.50 is: 3,288.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,150.34 : 5,727.99 = 2,382.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,150.34/5,727.99 = 2,382.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,150.34x = 5,727.99 × 2,382.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,150.34x = 13,646,936.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,646,936.18/4,150.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,288.15

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