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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,150.68, 5,727.96 and 2,287.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,150.68, 5,727.96 and 2,287.68 is: 3,157.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,150.68 : 5,727.96 = 2,287.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,150.68/5,727.96 = 2,287.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,150.68x = 5,727.96 × 2,287.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,150.68x = 13,103,739.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,103,739.53/4,150.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,157.01

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