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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,190.44, 5,782.65 and 2,301.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,190.44, 5,782.65 and 2,301.96 is: 3,176.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,190.44 : 5,782.65 = 2,301.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,190.44/5,782.65 = 2,301.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,190.44x = 5,782.65 × 2,301.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,190.44x = 13,311,428.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,311,428.99/4,190.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,176.62

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