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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,180.54, 5,769.21 and 2,292.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,180.54, 5,769.21 and 2,292.23 is: 3,163.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,180.54 : 5,769.21 = 2,292.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,180.54/5,769.21 = 2,292.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,180.54x = 5,769.21 × 2,292.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,180.54x = 13,224,333.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,224,333.91/4,180.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,163.31

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