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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,171.48, 5,756.58 and 2,283.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,171.48, 5,756.58 and 2,283.16 is: 3,150.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,171.48 : 5,756.58 = 2,283.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,171.48/5,756.58 = 2,283.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,171.48x = 5,756.58 × 2,283.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,171.48x = 13,143,193.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,143,193.19/4,171.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,150.73

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