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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,151.34, 5,728.92 and 2,262.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,151.34, 5,728.92 and 2,262.96 is: 3,122.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,151.34 : 5,728.92 = 2,262.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,151.34/5,728.92 = 2,262.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,151.34x = 5,728.92 × 2,262.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,151.34x = 12,964,316.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,964,316.80/4,151.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,122.92

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