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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,151.62, 5,729.24 and 2,288.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,151.62, 5,729.24 and 2,288.62 is: 3,158.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,151.62 : 5,729.24 = 2,288.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,151.62/5,729.24 = 2,288.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,151.62x = 5,729.24 × 2,288.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,151.62x = 13,112,041.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,112,041.81/4,151.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,158.30

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