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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,177.53, 5,764.74 and 2,288.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,177.53, 5,764.74 and 2,288.73 is: 3,158.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,177.53 : 5,764.74 = 2,288.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,177.53/5,764.74 = 2,288.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,177.53x = 5,764.74 × 2,288.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,177.53x = 13,193,933.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,193,933.38/4,177.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,158.31

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