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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,180.55, 5,769.05 and 2,292.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,180.55, 5,769.05 and 2,292.04 is: 3,162.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,180.55 : 5,769.05 = 2,292.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,180.55/5,769.05 = 2,292.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,180.55x = 5,769.05 × 2,292.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,180.55x = 13,222,867.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,222,867.48/4,180.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,162.95

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