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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,173.84, 5,759.59 and 2,285.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,173.84, 5,759.59 and 2,285.01 is: 3,153.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,173.84 : 5,759.59 = 2,285.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,173.84/5,759.59 = 2,285.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,173.84x = 5,759.59 × 2,285.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,173.84x = 13,160,720.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,160,720.75/4,173.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,153.14

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