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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,175.36, 5,761.95 and 2,286.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,175.36, 5,761.95 and 2,286.98 is: 3,156.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,175.36 : 5,761.95 = 2,286.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,175.36/5,761.95 = 2,286.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,175.36x = 5,761.95 × 2,286.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,175.36x = 13,177,493.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,177,493.91/4,175.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,156.01

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