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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,179.32, 5,767.46 and 2,265.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,179.32, 5,767.46 and 2,265.14 is: 3,125.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,179.32 : 5,767.46 = 2,265.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,179.32/5,767.46 = 2,265.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,179.32x = 5,767.46 × 2,265.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,179.32x = 13,064,093.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,064,093.02/4,179.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,125.89

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