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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,173.57, 5,759.63 and 2,285.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,173.57, 5,759.63 and 2,285.24 is: 3,153.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,173.57 : 5,759.63 = 2,285.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,173.57/5,759.63 = 2,285.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,173.57x = 5,759.63 × 2,285.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,173.57x = 13,162,136.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,162,136.86/4,173.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,153.69

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