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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,169.82, 5,754.63 and 2,306.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,169.82, 5,754.63 and 2,306.94 is: 3,183.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,169.82 : 5,754.63 = 2,306.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,169.82/5,754.63 = 2,306.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,169.82x = 5,754.63 × 2,306.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,169.82x = 13,275,586.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,275,586.13/4,169.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,183.73

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