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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,157.86, 5,737.84 and 2,269.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,157.86, 5,737.84 and 2,269.44 is: 3,131.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,157.86 : 5,737.84 = 2,269.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,157.86/5,737.84 = 2,269.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,157.86x = 5,737.84 × 2,269.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,157.86x = 13,021,694.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,021,694.07/4,157.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,131.83

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