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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,190.85, 5,783.14 and 2,302.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,190.85, 5,783.14 and 2,302.06 is: 3,176.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,190.85 : 5,783.14 = 2,302.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,190.85/5,783.14 = 2,302.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,190.85x = 5,783.14 × 2,302.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,190.85x = 13,313,135.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,313,135.27/4,190.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,176.71

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