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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,171.88, 5,757.19 and 2,308.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,171.88, 5,757.19 and 2,308.88 is: 3,186.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,171.88 : 5,757.19 = 2,308.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,171.88/5,757.19 = 2,308.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,171.88x = 5,757.19 × 2,308.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,171.88x = 13,292,626.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,292,626.29/4,171.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,186.25

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