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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,187.03, 5,777.89 and 2,298.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,187.03, 5,777.89 and 2,298.60 is: 3,171.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,187.03 : 5,777.89 = 2,298.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,187.03/5,777.89 = 2,298.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,187.03x = 5,777.89 × 2,298.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,187.03x = 13,281,052.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,281,052.21/4,187.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,171.95

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