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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,183.35, 5,772.84 and 2,294.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,183.35, 5,772.84 and 2,294.89 is: 3,166.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,183.35 : 5,772.84 = 2,294.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,183.35/5,772.84 = 2,294.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,183.35x = 5,772.84 × 2,294.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,183.35x = 13,248,046.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,248,046.58/4,183.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,166.85

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