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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,151.34, 5,726.97 and 2,382.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,151.34, 5,726.97 and 2,382.30 is: 3,286.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,151.34 : 5,726.97 = 2,382.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,151.34/5,726.97 = 2,382.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,151.34x = 5,726.97 × 2,382.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,151.34x = 13,643,360.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,643,360.63/4,151.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,286.50

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