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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,174.01, 5,759.88 and 2,285.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,174.01, 5,759.88 and 2,285.58 is: 3,153.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,174.01 : 5,759.88 = 2,285.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,174.01/5,759.88 = 2,285.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,174.01x = 5,759.88 × 2,285.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,174.01x = 13,164,666.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,164,666.53/4,174.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,153.97

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