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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,195.62, 5,790.09 and 2,307.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,195.62, 5,790.09 and 2,307.38 is: 3,184.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,195.62 : 5,790.09 = 2,307.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,195.62/5,790.09 = 2,307.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,195.62x = 5,790.09 × 2,307.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,195.62x = 13,359,900.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,359,900.26/4,195.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,184.25

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