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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,182.96, 5,772.48 and 2,294.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,182.96, 5,772.48 and 2,294.55 is: 3,166.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,182.96 : 5,772.48 = 2,294.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,182.96/5,772.48 = 2,294.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,182.96x = 5,772.48 × 2,294.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,182.96x = 13,245,243.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,245,243.98/4,182.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,166.48

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