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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,190.43, 5,782.77 and 2,302.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,190.43, 5,782.77 and 2,302.14 is: 3,176.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,190.43 : 5,782.77 = 2,302.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,190.43/5,782.77 = 2,302.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,190.43x = 5,782.77 × 2,302.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,190.43x = 13,312,746.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,312,746.13/4,190.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,176.94

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