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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,190.73, 5,783.27 and 2,302.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,190.73, 5,783.27 and 2,302.50 is: 3,177.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,190.73 : 5,783.27 = 2,302.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,190.73/5,783.27 = 2,302.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,190.73x = 5,783.27 × 2,302.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,190.73x = 13,315,979.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,315,979.18/4,190.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,177.48

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