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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,182.46, 5,771.72 and 2,294.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,182.46, 5,771.72 and 2,294.08 is: 3,165.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,182.46 : 5,771.72 = 2,294.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,182.46/5,771.72 = 2,294.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,182.46x = 5,771.72 × 2,294.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,182.46x = 13,240,787.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,240,787.42/4,182.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,165.79

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