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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,150.38, 5,727.46 and 2,262.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,150.38, 5,727.46 and 2,262.04 is: 3,121.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,150.38 : 5,727.46 = 2,262.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,150.38/5,727.46 = 2,262.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,150.38x = 5,727.46 × 2,262.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,150.38x = 12,955,723.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,955,723.64/4,150.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,121.58

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