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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,166.27, 5,749.05 and 2,277.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,166.27, 5,749.05 and 2,277.74 is: 3,143.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,166.27 : 5,749.05 = 2,277.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,166.27/5,749.05 = 2,277.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,166.27x = 5,749.05 × 2,277.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,166.27x = 13,094,812.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,094,812.40/4,166.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,143.06

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