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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,131.72, 5,701.82 and 2,243.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,131.72, 5,701.82 and 2,243.33 is: 3,095.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,131.72 : 5,701.82 = 2,243.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,131.72/5,701.82 = 2,243.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,131.72x = 5,701.82 × 2,243.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,131.72x = 12,791,040.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,791,040.96/4,131.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,095.82

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