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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,151.16, 5,728.73 and 2,262.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,151.16, 5,728.73 and 2,262.80 is: 3,122.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,151.16 : 5,728.73 = 2,262.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,151.16/5,728.73 = 2,262.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,151.16x = 5,728.73 × 2,262.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,151.16x = 12,962,970.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,962,970.24/4,151.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,122.73

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