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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,175.33, 5,761.71 and 2,286.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,175.33, 5,761.71 and 2,286.54 is: 3,155.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,175.33 : 5,761.71 = 2,286.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,175.33/5,761.71 = 2,286.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,175.33x = 5,761.71 × 2,286.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,175.33x = 13,174,380.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,174,380.38/4,175.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,155.29

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