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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,177.92, 5,765.92 and 2,315.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,177.92, 5,765.92 and 2,315.52 is: 3,195.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,177.92 : 5,765.92 = 2,315.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,177.92/5,765.92 = 2,315.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,177.92x = 5,765.92 × 2,315.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,177.92x = 13,351,103.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,351,103.08/4,177.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,195.63

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