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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,150.86, 5,728.26 and 2,262.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,150.86, 5,728.26 and 2,262.48 is: 3,122.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,150.86 : 5,728.26 = 2,262.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,150.86/5,728.26 = 2,262.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,150.86x = 5,728.26 × 2,262.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,150.86x = 12,960,073.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,960,073.68/4,150.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,122.26

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