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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,165.31, 5,747.95 and 2,302.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,165.31, 5,747.95 and 2,302.19 is: 3,176.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,165.31 : 5,747.95 = 2,302.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,165.31/5,747.95 = 2,302.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,165.31x = 5,747.95 × 2,302.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,165.31x = 13,232,873.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,232,873.01/4,165.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,176.92

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