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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,150.68, 5,728.09 and 2,262.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,150.68, 5,728.09 and 2,262.42 is: 3,122.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,150.68 : 5,728.09 = 2,262.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,150.68/5,728.09 = 2,262.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,150.68x = 5,728.09 × 2,262.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,150.68x = 12,959,345.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,959,345.38/4,150.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,122.22

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