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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,182.32, 5,771.66 and 2,294.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,182.32, 5,771.66 and 2,294.07 is: 3,165.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,182.32 : 5,771.66 = 2,294.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,182.32/5,771.66 = 2,294.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,182.32x = 5,771.66 × 2,294.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,182.32x = 13,240,580.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,240,580.59/4,182.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,165.85

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