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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,169.92, 5,754.88 and 2,307.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,169.92, 5,754.88 and 2,307.52 is: 3,184.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,169.92 : 5,754.88 = 2,307.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,169.92/5,754.88 = 2,307.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,169.92x = 5,754.88 × 2,307.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,169.92x = 13,279,500.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,279,500.70/4,169.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,184.59

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