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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,178.43, 5,766.32 and 2,290.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,178.43, 5,766.32 and 2,290.02 is: 3,160.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,178.43 : 5,766.32 = 2,290.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,178.43/5,766.32 = 2,290.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,178.43x = 5,766.32 × 2,290.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,178.43x = 13,204,972.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,204,972.23/4,178.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,160.27

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