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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,190.71, 5,783.22 and 2,302.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,190.71, 5,783.22 and 2,302.33 is: 3,177.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,190.71 : 5,783.22 = 2,302.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,190.71/5,783.22 = 2,302.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,190.71x = 5,783.22 × 2,302.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,190.71x = 13,314,889.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,314,889.60/4,190.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,177.24

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