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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,193.74, 5,787.01 and 2,305.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,193.74, 5,787.01 and 2,305.27 is: 3,181.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,193.74 : 5,787.01 = 2,305.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,193.74/5,787.01 = 2,305.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,193.74x = 5,787.01 × 2,305.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,193.74x = 13,340,580.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,340,580.08/4,193.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,181.07

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