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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,131.55, 5,701.56 and 2,243.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,131.55, 5,701.56 and 2,243.16 is: 3,095.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,131.55 : 5,701.56 = 2,243.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,131.55/5,701.56 = 2,243.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,131.55x = 5,701.56 × 2,243.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,131.55x = 12,789,511.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,789,511.33/4,131.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,095.57

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