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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,177.19, 5,764.46 and 2,288.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,177.19, 5,764.46 and 2,288.76 is: 3,158.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,177.19 : 5,764.46 = 2,288.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,177.19/5,764.46 = 2,288.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,177.19x = 5,764.46 × 2,288.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,177.19x = 13,193,471.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,193,471.19/4,177.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,158.45

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