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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,151.32, 5,729.22 and 2,383.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,151.32, 5,729.22 and 2,383.24 is: 3,289.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,151.32 : 5,729.22 = 2,383.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,151.32/5,729.22 = 2,383.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,151.32x = 5,729.22 × 2,383.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,151.32x = 13,654,106.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,654,106.27/4,151.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,289.10

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