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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,195.52, 5,789.72 and 2,307.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,195.52, 5,789.72 and 2,307.30 is: 3,184.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,195.52 : 5,789.72 = 2,307.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,195.52/5,789.72 = 2,307.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,195.52x = 5,789.72 × 2,307.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,195.52x = 13,358,609.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,358,609.42/4,195.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,184.02

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