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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,131.61, 5,701.52 and 2,243.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,131.61, 5,701.52 and 2,243.19 is: 3,095.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,131.61 : 5,701.52 = 2,243.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,131.61/5,701.52 = 2,243.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,131.61x = 5,701.52 × 2,243.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,131.61x = 12,789,619.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,789,619.64/4,131.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,095.56

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