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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,190.06, 5,782.44 and 2,301.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,190.06, 5,782.44 and 2,301.82 is: 3,176.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,190.06 : 5,782.44 = 2,301.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,190.06/5,782.44 = 2,301.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,190.06x = 5,782.44 × 2,301.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,190.06x = 13,310,141.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,310,141.66/4,190.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,176.60

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