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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,193.58, 5,787.24 and 2,305.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,193.58, 5,787.24 and 2,305.21 is: 3,181.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,193.58 : 5,787.24 = 2,305.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,193.58/5,787.24 = 2,305.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,193.58x = 5,787.24 × 2,305.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,193.58x = 13,340,789.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,340,789.05/4,193.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,181.24

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