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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,175.81, 5,762.63 and 2,261.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,175.81, 5,762.63 and 2,261.65 is: 3,121.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,175.81 : 5,762.63 = 2,261.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,175.81/5,762.63 = 2,261.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,175.81x = 5,762.63 × 2,261.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,175.81x = 13,033,052.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,033,052.14/4,175.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,121.08

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