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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,131.24, 5,701.13 and 2,242.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,131.24, 5,701.13 and 2,242.83 is: 3,095.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,131.24 : 5,701.13 = 2,242.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,131.24/5,701.13 = 2,242.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,131.24x = 5,701.13 × 2,242.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,131.24x = 12,786,625.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,786,625.68/4,131.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,095.11

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