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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,162.08, 5,743.68 and 2,299.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,162.08, 5,743.68 and 2,299.20 is: 3,172.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,162.08 : 5,743.68 = 2,299.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,162.08/5,743.68 = 2,299.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,162.08x = 5,743.68 × 2,299.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,162.08x = 13,205,869.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,205,869.06/4,162.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,172.90

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