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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,151.82, 5,729.39 and 2,263.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,151.82, 5,729.39 and 2,263.43 is: 3,123.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,151.82 : 5,729.39 = 2,263.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,151.82/5,729.39 = 2,263.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,151.82x = 5,729.39 × 2,263.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,151.82x = 12,968,092.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,968,092.76/4,151.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,123.48

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