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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,151.62, 5,728.76 and 2,383.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,151.62, 5,728.76 and 2,383.18 is: 3,288.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,151.62 : 5,728.76 = 2,383.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,151.62/5,728.76 = 2,383.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,151.62x = 5,728.76 × 2,383.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,151.62x = 13,652,666.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,652,666.26/4,151.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,288.52

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