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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,150.52, 5,727.68 and 2,287.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,150.52, 5,727.68 and 2,287.52 is: 3,156.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,150.52 : 5,727.68 = 2,287.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,150.52/5,727.68 = 2,287.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,150.52x = 5,727.68 × 2,287.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,150.52x = 13,102,182.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,102,182.55/4,150.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,156.76

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