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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,168.68, 5,752.58 and 2,280.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,168.68, 5,752.58 and 2,280.28 is: 3,146.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,168.68 : 5,752.58 = 2,280.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,168.68/5,752.58 = 2,280.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,168.68x = 5,752.58 × 2,280.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,168.68x = 13,117,493.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,117,493.12/4,168.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,146.68

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