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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,165.47, 5,748.33 and 2,277.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,165.47, 5,748.33 and 2,277.09 is: 3,142.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,165.47 : 5,748.33 = 2,277.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,165.47/5,748.33 = 2,277.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,165.47x = 5,748.33 × 2,277.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,165.47x = 13,089,464.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,089,464.76/4,165.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,142.37

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