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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,130.66, 5,700.32 and 2,242.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,130.66, 5,700.32 and 2,242.23 is: 3,094.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,130.66 : 5,700.32 = 2,242.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,130.66/5,700.32 = 2,242.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,130.66x = 5,700.32 × 2,242.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,130.66x = 12,781,417.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,781,417.30/4,130.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,094.28

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