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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,170.80, 5,755.56 and 2,307.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,170.80, 5,755.56 and 2,307.68 is: 3,184.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,170.80 : 5,755.56 = 2,307.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,170.80/5,755.56 = 2,307.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,170.80x = 5,755.56 × 2,307.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,170.80x = 13,281,990.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,281,990.70/4,170.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,184.52

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