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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,152.67, 5,730.60 and 2,289.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,152.67, 5,730.60 and 2,289.67 is: 3,159.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,152.67 : 5,730.60 = 2,289.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,152.67/5,730.60 = 2,289.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,152.67x = 5,730.60 × 2,289.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,152.67x = 13,121,182.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,121,182.90/4,152.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,159.70

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