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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,186.94, 5,777.98 and 2,298.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,186.94, 5,777.98 and 2,298.53 is: 3,171.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,186.94 : 5,777.98 = 2,298.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,186.94/5,777.98 = 2,298.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,186.94x = 5,777.98 × 2,298.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,186.94x = 13,280,860.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,280,860.37/4,186.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,171.98

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