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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,191.36, 5,783.83 and 2,302.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,191.36, 5,783.83 and 2,302.57 is: 3,177.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,191.36 : 5,783.83 = 2,302.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,191.36/5,783.83 = 2,302.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,191.36x = 5,783.83 × 2,302.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,191.36x = 13,317,673.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,317,673.44/4,191.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,177.41

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