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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,157.93, 5,737.84 and 2,269.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,157.93, 5,737.84 and 2,269.55 is: 3,131.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,157.93 : 5,737.84 = 2,269.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,157.93/5,737.84 = 2,269.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,157.93x = 5,737.84 × 2,269.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,157.93x = 13,022,323.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,022,323.44/4,157.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,131.92

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