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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,151.28, 5,728.70 and 2,262.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,151.28, 5,728.70 and 2,262.88 is: 3,122.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,151.28 : 5,728.70 = 2,262.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,151.28/5,728.70 = 2,262.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,151.28x = 5,728.70 × 2,262.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,151.28x = 12,963,360.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,963,360.66/4,151.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,122.74

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