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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,172.23, 5,757.61 and 2,283.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,172.23, 5,757.61 and 2,283.91 is: 3,151.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,172.23 : 5,757.61 = 2,283.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,172.23/5,757.61 = 2,283.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,172.23x = 5,757.61 × 2,283.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,172.23x = 13,149,863.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,149,863.06/4,172.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,151.76

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