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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,172.36, 5,757.84 and 2,283.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,172.36, 5,757.84 and 2,283.95 is: 3,151.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,172.36 : 5,757.84 = 2,283.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,172.36/5,757.84 = 2,283.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,172.36x = 5,757.84 × 2,283.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,172.36x = 13,150,618.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,150,618.67/4,172.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,151.84

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