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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,183.59, 5,772.98 and 2,295.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,183.59, 5,772.98 and 2,295.09 is: 3,167.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,183.59 : 5,772.98 = 2,295.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,183.59/5,772.98 = 2,295.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,183.59x = 5,772.98 × 2,295.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,183.59x = 13,249,497.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,249,497.19/4,183.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,167.02

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