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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,173.13, 5,758.94 and 2,284.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,173.13, 5,758.94 and 2,284.71 is: 3,152.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,173.13 : 5,758.94 = 2,284.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,173.13/5,758.94 = 2,284.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,173.13x = 5,758.94 × 2,284.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,173.13x = 13,157,507.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,157,507.81/4,173.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,152.91

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