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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,183.03, 5,772.48 and 2,294.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,183.03, 5,772.48 and 2,294.59 is: 3,166.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,183.03 : 5,772.48 = 2,294.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,183.03/5,772.48 = 2,294.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,183.03x = 5,772.48 × 2,294.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,183.03x = 13,245,477.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,245,477.84/4,183.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,166.48

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