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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,171.94, 5,757.26 and 2,283.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,171.94, 5,757.26 and 2,283.69 is: 3,151.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,171.94 : 5,757.26 = 2,283.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,171.94/5,757.26 = 2,283.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,171.94x = 5,757.26 × 2,283.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,171.94x = 13,147,785.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,147,785.67/4,171.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,151.48

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