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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,166.82, 5,750.46 and 2,278.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,166.82, 5,750.46 and 2,278.59 is: 3,144.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,166.82 : 5,750.46 = 2,278.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,166.82/5,750.46 = 2,278.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,166.82x = 5,750.46 × 2,278.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,166.82x = 13,102,940.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,102,940.65/4,166.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,144.59

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