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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,171.15, 5,756.22 and 2,354.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,171.15, 5,756.22 and 2,354.19 is: 3,248.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,171.15 : 5,756.22 = 2,354.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,171.15/5,756.22 = 2,354.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,171.15x = 5,756.22 × 2,354.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,171.15x = 13,551,239.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,551,239.73/4,171.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,248.80

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