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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,170.92, 5,755.74 and 2,307.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,170.92, 5,755.74 and 2,307.92 is: 3,184.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,170.92 : 5,755.74 = 2,307.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,170.92/5,755.74 = 2,307.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,170.92x = 5,755.74 × 2,307.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,170.92x = 13,283,787.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,283,787.46/4,170.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,184.86

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