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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,170.37, 5,755.11 and 2,281.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,170.37, 5,755.11 and 2,281.93 is: 3,149.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,170.37 : 5,755.11 = 2,281.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,170.37/5,755.11 = 2,281.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,170.37x = 5,755.11 × 2,281.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,170.37x = 13,132,758.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,132,758.16/4,170.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,149.06

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