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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,130.53, 5,700.23 and 2,242.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,130.53, 5,700.23 and 2,242.19 is: 3,094.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,130.53 : 5,700.23 = 2,242.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,130.53/5,700.23 = 2,242.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,130.53x = 5,700.23 × 2,242.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,130.53x = 12,780,958.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,780,958.99/4,130.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,094.27

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