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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,152.62, 5,730.39 and 2,264.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,152.62, 5,730.39 and 2,264.10 is: 3,124.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,152.62 : 5,730.39 = 2,264.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,152.62/5,730.39 = 2,264.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,152.62x = 5,730.39 × 2,264.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,152.62x = 12,974,176.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,974,176.00/4,152.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,124.34

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