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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,176.65, 5,763.68 and 2,288.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,176.65, 5,763.68 and 2,288.14 is: 3,157.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,176.65 : 5,763.68 = 2,288.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,176.65/5,763.68 = 2,288.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,176.65x = 5,763.68 × 2,288.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,176.65x = 13,188,106.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,188,106.76/4,176.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,157.58

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