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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,151.84, 5,729.37 and 2,263.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,151.84, 5,729.37 and 2,263.38 is: 3,123.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,151.84 : 5,729.37 = 2,263.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,151.84/5,729.37 = 2,263.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,151.84x = 5,729.37 × 2,263.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,151.84x = 12,967,711.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,967,711.50/4,151.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,123.36

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