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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,173, 5,758.92 and 2,310

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,173, 5,758.92 and 2,310 is: 3,187.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,173 : 5,758.92 = 2,310 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,173/5,758.92 = 2,310/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,173x = 5,758.92 × 2,310
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,173x = 13,303,105.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,303,105.20/4,173
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,187.90

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