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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,150.56, 5,727.90 and 2,382.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,150.56, 5,727.90 and 2,382.51 is: 3,287.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,150.56 : 5,727.90 = 2,382.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,150.56/5,727.90 = 2,382.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,150.56x = 5,727.90 × 2,382.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,150.56x = 13,646,779.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,646,779.03/4,150.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,287.94

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