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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,175.67, 5,762.96 and 2,383.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,175.67, 5,762.96 and 2,383.77 is: 3,289.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,175.67 : 5,762.96 = 2,383.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,175.67/5,762.96 = 2,383.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,175.67x = 5,762.96 × 2,383.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,175.67x = 13,737,571.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,737,571.16/4,175.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,289.91

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