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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,182.94, 5,772.62 and 2,294.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,182.94, 5,772.62 and 2,294.53 is: 3,166.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,182.94 : 5,772.62 = 2,294.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,182.94/5,772.62 = 2,294.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,182.94x = 5,772.62 × 2,294.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,182.94x = 13,245,428.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,245,428.17/4,182.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,166.53

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