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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,170.34, 5,755.08 and 2,307.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,170.34, 5,755.08 and 2,307.34 is: 3,184.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,170.34 : 5,755.08 = 2,307.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,170.34/5,755.08 = 2,307.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,170.34x = 5,755.08 × 2,307.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,170.34x = 13,278,926.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,278,926.29/4,170.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,184.14

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