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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,165.53, 5,748.42 and 2,277.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,165.53, 5,748.42 and 2,277.12 is: 3,142.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,165.53 : 5,748.42 = 2,277.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,165.53/5,748.42 = 2,277.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,165.53x = 5,748.42 × 2,277.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,165.53x = 13,089,842.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,089,842.15/4,165.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,142.42

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