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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,168.84, 5,752.74 and 2,305.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,168.84, 5,752.74 and 2,305.84 is: 3,181.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,168.84 : 5,752.74 = 2,305.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,168.84/5,752.74 = 2,305.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,168.84x = 5,752.74 × 2,305.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,168.84x = 13,264,898.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,264,898.00/4,168.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,181.92

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