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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,151.72, 5,729.26 and 2,263.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,151.72, 5,729.26 and 2,263.32 is: 3,123.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,151.72 : 5,729.26 = 2,263.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,151.72/5,729.26 = 2,263.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,151.72x = 5,729.26 × 2,263.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,151.72x = 12,967,148.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,967,148.74/4,151.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,123.32

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