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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,150.40, 5,727.68 and 2,382.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,150.40, 5,727.68 and 2,382.36 is: 3,287.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,150.40 : 5,727.68 = 2,382.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,150.40/5,727.68 = 2,382.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,150.40x = 5,727.68 × 2,382.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,150.40x = 13,645,395.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,645,395.72/4,150.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,287.73

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