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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,130.59, 5,700.18 and 2,242.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,130.59, 5,700.18 and 2,242.13 is: 3,094.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,130.59 : 5,700.18 = 2,242.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,130.59/5,700.18 = 2,242.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,130.59x = 5,700.18 × 2,242.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,130.59x = 12,780,544.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,780,544.58/4,130.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,094.12

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