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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,171.93, 5,757.05 and 2,283.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,171.93, 5,757.05 and 2,283.15 is: 3,150.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,171.93 : 5,757.05 = 2,283.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,171.93/5,757.05 = 2,283.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,171.93x = 5,757.05 × 2,283.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,171.93x = 13,144,175.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,144,175.70/4,171.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,150.62

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