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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,190.74, 5,783.21 and 2,302.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,190.74, 5,783.21 and 2,302.37 is: 3,177.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,190.74 : 5,783.21 = 2,302.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,190.74/5,783.21 = 2,302.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,190.74x = 5,783.21 × 2,302.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,190.74x = 13,315,079.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,315,079.10/4,190.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,177.26

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