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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,150.53, 5,727.65 and 2,262.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,150.53, 5,727.65 and 2,262.12 is: 3,121.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,150.53 : 5,727.65 = 2,262.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,150.53/5,727.65 = 2,262.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,150.53x = 5,727.65 × 2,262.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,150.53x = 12,956,631.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,956,631.62/4,150.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,121.68

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