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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,180.46, 5,768.96 and 2,292.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,180.46, 5,768.96 and 2,292.08 is: 3,163.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,180.46 : 5,768.96 = 2,292.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,180.46/5,768.96 = 2,292.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,180.46x = 5,768.96 × 2,292.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,180.46x = 13,222,877.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,222,877.53/4,180.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,163.02

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