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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,169.06, 5,753.22 and 2,280.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,169.06, 5,753.22 and 2,280.59 is: 3,147.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,169.06 : 5,753.22 = 2,280.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,169.06/5,753.22 = 2,280.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,169.06x = 5,753.22 × 2,280.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,169.06x = 13,120,736.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,120,736.00/4,169.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,147.17

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