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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,153.62, 5,731.96 and 2,265.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,153.62, 5,731.96 and 2,265.30 is: 3,126.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,153.62 : 5,731.96 = 2,265.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,153.62/5,731.96 = 2,265.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,153.62x = 5,731.96 × 2,265.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,153.62x = 12,984,608.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,984,608.99/4,153.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,126.09

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