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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,150.88, 5,727.96 and 2,382.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,150.88, 5,727.96 and 2,382.08 is: 3,287.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,150.88 : 5,727.96 = 2,382.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,150.88/5,727.96 = 2,382.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,150.88x = 5,727.96 × 2,382.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,150.88x = 13,644,458.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,644,458.96/4,150.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,287.12

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