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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,184.40, 5,774.63 and 2,296.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,184.40, 5,774.63 and 2,296.07 is: 3,168.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,184.40 : 5,774.63 = 2,296.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,184.40/5,774.63 = 2,296.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,184.40x = 5,774.63 × 2,296.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,184.40x = 13,258,954.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,258,954.70/4,184.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,168.66

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