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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,150.87, 5,728.09 and 2,287.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,150.87, 5,728.09 and 2,287.75 is: 3,157.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,150.87 : 5,728.09 = 2,287.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,150.87/5,728.09 = 2,287.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,150.87x = 5,728.09 × 2,287.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,150.87x = 13,104,437.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,104,437.90/4,150.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,157.03

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