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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,177.47, 5,764.83 and 2,289

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,177.47, 5,764.83 and 2,289 is: 3,158.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,177.47 : 5,764.83 = 2,289 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,177.47/5,764.83 = 2,289/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,177.47x = 5,764.83 × 2,289
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,177.47x = 13,195,695.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,195,695.87/4,177.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,158.78

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