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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,171.35, 5,756.46 and 2,282.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,171.35, 5,756.46 and 2,282.94 is: 3,150.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,171.35 : 5,756.46 = 2,282.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,171.35/5,756.46 = 2,282.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,171.35x = 5,756.46 × 2,282.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,171.35x = 13,141,652.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,141,652.79/4,171.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,150.46

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