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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,173.72, 5,759.66 and 2,285.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,173.72, 5,759.66 and 2,285.25 is: 3,153.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,173.72 : 5,759.66 = 2,285.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,173.72/5,759.66 = 2,285.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,173.72x = 5,759.66 × 2,285.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,173.72x = 13,162,251.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,162,251.59/4,173.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,153.60

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