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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,152.88, 5,731.33 and 2,290.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,152.88, 5,731.33 and 2,290.24 is: 3,160.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,152.88 : 5,731.33 = 2,290.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,152.88/5,731.33 = 2,290.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,152.88x = 5,731.33 × 2,290.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,152.88x = 13,126,121.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,126,121.22/4,152.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,160.73

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