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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,171.23, 5,756.24 and 2,282.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,171.23, 5,756.24 and 2,282.91 is: 3,150.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,171.23 : 5,756.24 = 2,282.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,171.23/5,756.24 = 2,282.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,171.23x = 5,756.24 × 2,282.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,171.23x = 13,140,966.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,140,966.44/4,171.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,150.38

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