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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,150.39, 5,727.56 and 2,287.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,150.39, 5,727.56 and 2,287.39 is: 3,156.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,150.39 : 5,727.56 = 2,287.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,150.39/5,727.56 = 2,287.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,150.39x = 5,727.56 × 2,287.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,150.39x = 13,101,163.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,101,163.47/4,150.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,156.61

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