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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,170.27, 5,754.93 and 2,281.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,170.27, 5,754.93 and 2,281.89 is: 3,148.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,170.27 : 5,754.93 = 2,281.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,170.27/5,754.93 = 2,281.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,170.27x = 5,754.93 × 2,281.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,170.27x = 13,132,117.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,132,117.22/4,170.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,148.98

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