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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,151.66, 5,729.56 and 2,288.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,151.66, 5,729.56 and 2,288.66 is: 3,158.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,151.66 : 5,729.56 = 2,288.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,151.66/5,729.56 = 2,288.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,151.66x = 5,729.56 × 2,288.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,151.66x = 13,113,014.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,113,014.79/4,151.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,158.50

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