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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,151.53, 5,729.03 and 2,263.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,151.53, 5,729.03 and 2,263.12 is: 3,123.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,151.53 : 5,729.03 = 2,263.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,151.53/5,729.03 = 2,263.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,151.53x = 5,729.03 × 2,263.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,151.53x = 12,965,482.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,965,482.37/4,151.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,123.06

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