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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,193.97, 5,787.77 and 2,305.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,193.97, 5,787.77 and 2,305.77 is: 3,182.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,193.97 : 5,787.77 = 2,305.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,193.97/5,787.77 = 2,305.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,193.97x = 5,787.77 × 2,305.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,193.97x = 13,345,254.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,345,254.90/4,193.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,182.01

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