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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,183.97, 5,774.24 and 2,295.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,183.97, 5,774.24 and 2,295.92 is: 3,168.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,183.97 : 5,774.24 = 2,295.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,183.97/5,774.24 = 2,295.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,183.97x = 5,774.24 × 2,295.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,183.97x = 13,257,213.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,257,213.28/4,183.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,168.57

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