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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,150.56, 5,727.60 and 2,382.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,150.56, 5,727.60 and 2,382.32 is: 3,287.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,150.56 : 5,727.60 = 2,382.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,150.56/5,727.60 = 2,382.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,150.56x = 5,727.60 × 2,382.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,150.56x = 13,644,976.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,644,976.03/4,150.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,287.50

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