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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,180.32, 5,768.84 and 2,266.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,180.32, 5,768.84 and 2,266.14 is: 3,127.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,180.32 : 5,768.84 = 2,266.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,180.32/5,768.84 = 2,266.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,180.32x = 5,768.84 × 2,266.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,180.32x = 13,072,999.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,072,999.08/4,180.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,127.27

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