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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,178.98, 5,766.96 and 2,290.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,178.98, 5,766.96 and 2,290.57 is: 3,160.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,178.98 : 5,766.96 = 2,290.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,178.98/5,766.96 = 2,290.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,178.98x = 5,766.96 × 2,290.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,178.98x = 13,209,625.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,209,625.57/4,178.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,160.97

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