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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,150.47, 5,727.42 and 2,381.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,150.47, 5,727.42 and 2,381.96 is: 3,286.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,150.47 : 5,727.42 = 2,381.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,150.47/5,727.42 = 2,381.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,150.47x = 5,727.42 × 2,381.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,150.47x = 13,642,456.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,642,456.71/4,150.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,286.97

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