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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,183.73, 5,773.71 and 2,295.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,183.73, 5,773.71 and 2,295.39 is: 3,167.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,183.73 : 5,773.71 = 2,295.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,183.73/5,773.71 = 2,295.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,183.73x = 5,773.71 × 2,295.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,183.73x = 13,252,894.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,252,894.61/4,183.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,167.73

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