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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,152.17, 5,729.95 and 2,263.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,152.17, 5,729.95 and 2,263.70 is: 3,123.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,152.17 : 5,729.95 = 2,263.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,152.17/5,729.95 = 2,263.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,152.17x = 5,729.95 × 2,263.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,152.17x = 12,970,887.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,970,887.82/4,152.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,123.88

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