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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,180.35, 5,768.85 and 2,317.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,180.35, 5,768.85 and 2,317.35 is: 3,197.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,180.35 : 5,768.85 = 2,317.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,180.35/5,768.85 = 2,317.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,180.35x = 5,768.85 × 2,317.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,180.35x = 13,368,444.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,368,444.55/4,180.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,197.92

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