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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,178.51, 5,766.24 and 2,290.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,178.51, 5,766.24 and 2,290.05 is: 3,160.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,178.51 : 5,766.24 = 2,290.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,178.51/5,766.24 = 2,290.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,178.51x = 5,766.24 × 2,290.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,178.51x = 13,204,977.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,204,977.91/4,178.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,160.22

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