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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,167.46, 5,751.24 and 2,279.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,167.46, 5,751.24 and 2,279.01 is: 3,145.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,167.46 : 5,751.24 = 2,279.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,167.46/5,751.24 = 2,279.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,167.46x = 5,751.24 × 2,279.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,167.46x = 13,107,133.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,107,133.47/4,167.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,145.12

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