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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,183.72, 5,773.28 and 2,295.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,183.72, 5,773.28 and 2,295.20 is: 3,167.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,183.72 : 5,773.28 = 2,295.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,183.72/5,773.28 = 2,295.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,183.72x = 5,773.28 × 2,295.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,183.72x = 13,250,835.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,250,835.21/4,183.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,167.24

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