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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,193.57, 5,787.26 and 2,305.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,193.57, 5,787.26 and 2,305.23 is: 3,181.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,193.57 : 5,787.26 = 2,305.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,193.57/5,787.26 = 2,305.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,193.57x = 5,787.26 × 2,305.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,193.57x = 13,341,000.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,341,000.15/4,193.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,181.30

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