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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,184.58, 5,774.61 and 2,296.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,184.58, 5,774.61 and 2,296.05 is: 3,168.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,184.58 : 5,774.61 = 2,296.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,184.58/5,774.61 = 2,296.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,184.58x = 5,774.61 × 2,296.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,184.58x = 13,258,793.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,258,793.29/4,184.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,168.49

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