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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,168.23, 5,751.95 and 2,279.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,168.23, 5,751.95 and 2,279.85 is: 3,146.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,168.23 : 5,751.95 = 2,279.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,168.23/5,751.95 = 2,279.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,168.23x = 5,751.95 × 2,279.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,168.23x = 13,113,583.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,113,583.21/4,168.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,146.08

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