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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,169.67, 5,754.08 and 2,306.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,169.67, 5,754.08 and 2,306.67 is: 3,183.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,169.67 : 5,754.08 = 2,306.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,169.67/5,754.08 = 2,306.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,169.67x = 5,754.08 × 2,306.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,169.67x = 13,272,752.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,272,752.18/4,169.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,183.17

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