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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,177.31, 5,764.70 and 2,263.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,177.31, 5,764.70 and 2,263.15 is: 3,123.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,177.31 : 5,764.70 = 2,263.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,177.31/5,764.70 = 2,263.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,177.31x = 5,764.70 × 2,263.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,177.31x = 13,046,380.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,046,380.81/4,177.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,123.15

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