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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,151.87, 5,729.55 and 2,263.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,151.87, 5,729.55 and 2,263.56 is: 3,123.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,151.87 : 5,729.55 = 2,263.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,151.87/5,729.55 = 2,263.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,151.87x = 5,729.55 × 2,263.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,151.87x = 12,969,180.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,969,180.20/4,151.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,123.70

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