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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,170.04, 5,754.66 and 2,307

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,170.04, 5,754.66 and 2,307 is: 3,183.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,170.04 : 5,754.66 = 2,307 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,170.04/5,754.66 = 2,307/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,170.04x = 5,754.66 × 2,307
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,170.04x = 13,276,000.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,276,000.62/4,170.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,183.66

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