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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,171.44, 5,756.46 and 2,282.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,171.44, 5,756.46 and 2,282.97 is: 3,150.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,171.44 : 5,756.46 = 2,282.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,171.44/5,756.46 = 2,282.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,171.44x = 5,756.46 × 2,282.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,171.44x = 13,141,825.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,141,825.49/4,171.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,150.43

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