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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,168.38, 5,752.35 and 2,305.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,168.38, 5,752.35 and 2,305.38 is: 3,181.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,168.38 : 5,752.35 = 2,305.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,168.38/5,752.35 = 2,305.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,168.38x = 5,752.35 × 2,305.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,168.38x = 13,261,352.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,261,352.64/4,168.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,181.42

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