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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,190.50, 5,782.98 and 2,302.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,190.50, 5,782.98 and 2,302.12 is: 3,176.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,190.50 : 5,782.98 = 2,302.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,190.50/5,782.98 = 2,302.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,190.50x = 5,782.98 × 2,302.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,190.50x = 13,313,113.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,313,113.92/4,190.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,176.98

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