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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,190.31, 5,782.23 and 2,511.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,190.31, 5,782.23 and 2,511.41 is: 3,465.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,190.31 : 5,782.23 = 2,511.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,190.31/5,782.23 = 2,511.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,190.31x = 5,782.23 × 2,511.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,190.31x = 14,521,521.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,521,521.33/4,190.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,465.50

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