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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,152.93, 5,731.08 and 2,289.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,152.93, 5,731.08 and 2,289.93 is: 3,160.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,152.93 : 5,731.08 = 2,289.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,152.93/5,731.08 = 2,289.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,152.93x = 5,731.08 × 2,289.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,152.93x = 13,123,772.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,123,772.02/4,152.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,160.12

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