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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,175.97, 5,762.83 and 2,287.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,175.97, 5,762.83 and 2,287.56 is: 3,156.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,175.97 : 5,762.83 = 2,287.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,175.97/5,762.83 = 2,287.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,175.97x = 5,762.83 × 2,287.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,175.97x = 13,182,790.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,182,790.58/4,175.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,156.82

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