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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,131.51, 5,701.49 and 2,243.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,131.51, 5,701.49 and 2,243.09 is: 3,095.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,131.51 : 5,701.49 = 2,243.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,131.51/5,701.49 = 2,243.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,131.51x = 5,701.49 × 2,243.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,131.51x = 12,788,966.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,788,966.65/4,131.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,095.47

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