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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,170.96, 5,755.88 and 2,282.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,170.96, 5,755.88 and 2,282.58 is: 3,149.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,170.96 : 5,755.88 = 2,282.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,170.96/5,755.88 = 2,282.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,170.96x = 5,755.88 × 2,282.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,170.96x = 13,138,256.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,138,256.57/4,170.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,149.94

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