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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,150.44, 5,727.62 and 2,287.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,150.44, 5,727.62 and 2,287.44 is: 3,156.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,150.44 : 5,727.62 = 2,287.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,150.44/5,727.62 = 2,287.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,150.44x = 5,727.62 × 2,287.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,150.44x = 13,101,587.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,101,587.09/4,150.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,156.67

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