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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,150.89, 5,728.20 and 2,287.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,150.89, 5,728.20 and 2,287.89 is: 3,157.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,150.89 : 5,728.20 = 2,287.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,150.89/5,728.20 = 2,287.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,150.89x = 5,728.20 × 2,287.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,150.89x = 13,105,491.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,105,491.50/4,150.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,157.27

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