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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,180.68, 5,769.29 and 2,292.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,180.68, 5,769.29 and 2,292.27 is: 3,163.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,180.68 : 5,769.29 = 2,292.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,180.68/5,769.29 = 2,292.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,180.68x = 5,769.29 × 2,292.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,180.68x = 13,224,754.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,224,754.48/4,180.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,163.30

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