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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,151.63, 5,729.18 and 2,263.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,151.63, 5,729.18 and 2,263.29 is: 3,123.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,151.63 : 5,729.18 = 2,263.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,151.63/5,729.18 = 2,263.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,151.63x = 5,729.18 × 2,263.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,151.63x = 12,966,795.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,966,795.80/4,151.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,123.30

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