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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,168.22, 5,751.59 and 2,375.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,168.22, 5,751.59 and 2,375.93 is: 3,278.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,168.22 : 5,751.59 = 2,375.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,168.22/5,751.59 = 2,375.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,168.22x = 5,751.59 × 2,375.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,168.22x = 13,665,334.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,665,334.59/4,168.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,278.46

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