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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,152.92, 5,731.08 and 2,289.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,152.92, 5,731.08 and 2,289.92 is: 3,160.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,152.92 : 5,731.08 = 2,289.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,152.92/5,731.08 = 2,289.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,152.92x = 5,731.08 × 2,289.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,152.92x = 13,123,714.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,123,714.71/4,152.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,160.12

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