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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,150.48, 5,727.08 and 2,287.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,150.48, 5,727.08 and 2,287.60 is: 3,156.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,150.48 : 5,727.08 = 2,287.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,150.48/5,727.08 = 2,287.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,150.48x = 5,727.08 × 2,287.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,150.48x = 13,101,268.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,101,268.21/4,150.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,156.57

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