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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,187.37, 5,778.32 and 2,298.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,187.37, 5,778.32 and 2,298.59 is: 3,171.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,187.37 : 5,778.32 = 2,298.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,187.37/5,778.32 = 2,298.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,187.37x = 5,778.32 × 2,298.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,187.37x = 13,281,948.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,281,948.18/4,187.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,171.91

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