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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,165.67, 5,748.45 and 2,277.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,165.67, 5,748.45 and 2,277.23 is: 3,142.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,165.67 : 5,748.45 = 2,277.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,165.67/5,748.45 = 2,277.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,165.67x = 5,748.45 × 2,277.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,165.67x = 13,090,542.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,090,542.79/4,165.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,142.48

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