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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,186.76, 5,777.39 and 2,298.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,186.76, 5,777.39 and 2,298.31 is: 3,171.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,186.76 : 5,777.39 = 2,298.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,186.76/5,777.39 = 2,298.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,186.76x = 5,777.39 × 2,298.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,186.76x = 13,278,224.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,278,224.51/4,186.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,171.48

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