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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,152.48, 5,730.56 and 2,289.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,152.48, 5,730.56 and 2,289.52 is: 3,159.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,152.48 : 5,730.56 = 2,289.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,152.48/5,730.56 = 2,289.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,152.48x = 5,730.56 × 2,289.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,152.48x = 13,120,231.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,120,231.73/4,152.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,159.61

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