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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,170.04, 5,754.63 and 2,281.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,170.04, 5,754.63 and 2,281.59 is: 3,148.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,170.04 : 5,754.63 = 2,281.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,170.04/5,754.63 = 2,281.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,170.04x = 5,754.63 × 2,281.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,170.04x = 13,129,677.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,129,677.49/4,170.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,148.57

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