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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,195.55, 5,789.73 and 2,307.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,195.55, 5,789.73 and 2,307.12 is: 3,183.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,195.55 : 5,789.73 = 2,307.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,195.55/5,789.73 = 2,307.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,195.55x = 5,789.73 × 2,307.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,195.55x = 13,357,601.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,357,601.88/4,195.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,183.76

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