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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,150.85, 5,727.51 and 2,382.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,150.85, 5,727.51 and 2,382.14 is: 3,286.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,150.85 : 5,727.51 = 2,382.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,150.85/5,727.51 = 2,382.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,150.85x = 5,727.51 × 2,382.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,150.85x = 13,643,744.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,643,744.99/4,150.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,286.98

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