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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,151.52, 5,728.80 and 2,383.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,151.52, 5,728.80 and 2,383.08 is: 3,288.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,151.52 : 5,728.80 = 2,383.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,151.52/5,728.80 = 2,383.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,151.52x = 5,728.80 × 2,383.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,151.52x = 13,652,188.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,652,188.70/4,151.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,288.48

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