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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,152.77, 5,730.80 and 2,289.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,152.77, 5,730.80 and 2,289.77 is: 3,159.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,152.77 : 5,730.80 = 2,289.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,152.77/5,730.80 = 2,289.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,152.77x = 5,730.80 × 2,289.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,152.77x = 13,122,173.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,122,173.81/4,152.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,159.86

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