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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,171.76, 5,756.79 and 2,283.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,171.76, 5,756.79 and 2,283.33 is: 3,150.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,171.76 : 5,756.79 = 2,283.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,171.76/5,756.79 = 2,283.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,171.76x = 5,756.79 × 2,283.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,171.76x = 13,144,651.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,144,651.31/4,171.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,150.87

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