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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,182.71, 5,771.93 and 2,293.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,182.71, 5,771.93 and 2,293.96 is: 3,165.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,182.71 : 5,771.93 = 2,293.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,182.71/5,771.93 = 2,293.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,182.71x = 5,771.93 × 2,293.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,182.71x = 13,240,572.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,240,572.70/4,182.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,165.55

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