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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,130.61, 5,700.08 and 2,242.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,130.61, 5,700.08 and 2,242.15 is: 3,094.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,130.61 : 5,700.08 = 2,242.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,130.61/5,700.08 = 2,242.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,130.61x = 5,700.08 × 2,242.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,130.61x = 12,780,433.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,780,433.74/4,130.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,094.08

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