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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,150.93, 5,728.17 and 2,287.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,150.93, 5,728.17 and 2,287.89 is: 3,157.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,150.93 : 5,728.17 = 2,287.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,150.93/5,728.17 = 2,287.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,150.93x = 5,728.17 × 2,287.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,150.93x = 13,105,399.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,105,399.94/4,150.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,157.22

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