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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,164.70, 5,747.28 and 2,301.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,164.70, 5,747.28 and 2,301.70 is: 3,176.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,164.70 : 5,747.28 = 2,301.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,164.70/5,747.28 = 2,301.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,164.70x = 5,747.28 × 2,301.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,164.70x = 13,228,514.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,228,514.38/4,164.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,176.34

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