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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,152.18, 5,729.84 and 2,263.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,152.18, 5,729.84 and 2,263.72 is: 3,123.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,152.18 : 5,729.84 = 2,263.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,152.18/5,729.84 = 2,263.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,152.18x = 5,729.84 × 2,263.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,152.18x = 12,970,763.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,970,763.11/4,152.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,123.85

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