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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,179.39, 5,767.62 and 2,290.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,179.39, 5,767.62 and 2,290.93 is: 3,161.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,179.39 : 5,767.62 = 2,290.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,179.39/5,767.62 = 2,290.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,179.39x = 5,767.62 × 2,290.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,179.39x = 13,213,213.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,213,213.69/4,179.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,161.52

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