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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,131.73, 5,701.79 and 2,243.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,131.73, 5,701.79 and 2,243.31 is: 3,095.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,131.73 : 5,701.79 = 2,243.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,131.73/5,701.79 = 2,243.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,131.73x = 5,701.79 × 2,243.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,131.73x = 12,790,874.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,790,874.77/4,131.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,095.76

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