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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,170.96, 5,755.96 and 2,308.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,170.96, 5,755.96 and 2,308.08 is: 3,185.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,170.96 : 5,755.96 = 2,308.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,170.96/5,755.96 = 2,308.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,170.96x = 5,755.96 × 2,308.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,170.96x = 13,285,216.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,285,216.16/4,170.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,185.17

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