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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,173.63, 5,759.68 and 2,285.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,173.63, 5,759.68 and 2,285.19 is: 3,153.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,173.63 : 5,759.68 = 2,285.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,173.63/5,759.68 = 2,285.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,173.63x = 5,759.68 × 2,285.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,173.63x = 13,161,951.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,161,951.94/4,173.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,153.59

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