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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,170.34, 5,754.77 and 2,281.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,170.34, 5,754.77 and 2,281.51 is: 3,148.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,170.34 : 5,754.77 = 2,281.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,170.34/5,754.77 = 2,281.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,170.34x = 5,754.77 × 2,281.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,170.34x = 13,129,553.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,129,553.90/4,170.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,148.32

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