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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,168.76, 5,753.02 and 2,305.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,168.76, 5,753.02 and 2,305.72 is: 3,181.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,168.76 : 5,753.02 = 2,305.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,168.76/5,753.02 = 2,305.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,168.76x = 5,753.02 × 2,305.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,168.76x = 13,264,853.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,264,853.27/4,168.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,181.97

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