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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,151.52, 5,729.06 and 2,288.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,151.52, 5,729.06 and 2,288.52 is: 3,158.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,151.52 : 5,729.06 = 2,288.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,151.52/5,729.06 = 2,288.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,151.52x = 5,729.06 × 2,288.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,151.52x = 13,111,068.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,111,068.39/4,151.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,158.14

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