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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,150.62, 5,727.86 and 2,287.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,150.62, 5,727.86 and 2,287.62 is: 3,156.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,150.62 : 5,727.86 = 2,287.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,150.62/5,727.86 = 2,287.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,150.62x = 5,727.86 × 2,287.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,150.62x = 13,103,155.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,103,155.66/4,150.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,156.92

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