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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,170.84, 5,755.50 and 2,307.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,170.84, 5,755.50 and 2,307.88 is: 3,184.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,170.84 : 5,755.50 = 2,307.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,170.84/5,755.50 = 2,307.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,170.84x = 5,755.50 × 2,307.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,170.84x = 13,283,003.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,283,003.34/4,170.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,184.73

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