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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,151.28, 5,728.91 and 2,262.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,151.28, 5,728.91 and 2,262.93 is: 3,122.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,151.28 : 5,728.91 = 2,262.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,151.28/5,728.91 = 2,262.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,151.28x = 5,728.91 × 2,262.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,151.28x = 12,964,089.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,964,089.51/4,151.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,122.91

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