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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,131.56, 5,701.38 and 2,243.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,131.56, 5,701.38 and 2,243.07 is: 3,095.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,131.56 : 5,701.38 = 2,243.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,131.56/5,701.38 = 2,243.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,131.56x = 5,701.38 × 2,243.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,131.56x = 12,788,594.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,788,594.44/4,131.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,095.34

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