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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,150.42, 5,727.58 and 2,262.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,150.42, 5,727.58 and 2,262.02 is: 3,121.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,150.42 : 5,727.58 = 2,262.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,150.42/5,727.58 = 2,262.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,150.42x = 5,727.58 × 2,262.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,150.42x = 12,955,900.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,955,900.51/4,150.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,121.59

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