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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,150.98, 5,727.11 and 3,033.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,150.98, 5,727.11 and 3,033.45 is: 4,185.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,150.98 : 5,727.11 = 3,033.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,150.98/5,727.11 = 3,033.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,150.98x = 5,727.11 × 3,033.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,150.98x = 17,372,886.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,372,886.66/4,150.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,185.25

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