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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,131.47, 5,701.48 and 2,243.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,131.47, 5,701.48 and 2,243.08 is: 3,095.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,131.47 : 5,701.48 = 2,243.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,131.47/5,701.48 = 2,243.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,131.47x = 5,701.48 × 2,243.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,131.47x = 12,788,836.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,788,836.04/4,131.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,095.47

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