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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,180.44, 5,769.01 and 2,266.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,180.44, 5,769.01 and 2,266.27 is: 3,127.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,180.44 : 5,769.01 = 2,266.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,180.44/5,769.01 = 2,266.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,180.44x = 5,769.01 × 2,266.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,180.44x = 13,074,099.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,074,099.78/4,180.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,127.45

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