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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,177.93, 5,765.56 and 2,289.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,177.93, 5,765.56 and 2,289.48 is: 3,159.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,177.93 : 5,765.56 = 2,289.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,177.93/5,765.56 = 2,289.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,177.93x = 5,765.56 × 2,289.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,177.93x = 13,200,134.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,200,134.31/4,177.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,159.49

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