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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,193.51, 5,787.18 and 2,305.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,193.51, 5,787.18 and 2,305.16 is: 3,181.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,193.51 : 5,787.18 = 2,305.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,193.51/5,787.18 = 2,305.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,193.51x = 5,787.18 × 2,305.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,193.51x = 13,340,375.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,340,375.85/4,193.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,181.20

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