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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,131.74, 5,701.74 and 2,243.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,131.74, 5,701.74 and 2,243.28 is: 3,095.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,131.74 : 5,701.74 = 2,243.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,131.74/5,701.74 = 2,243.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,131.74x = 5,701.74 × 2,243.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,131.74x = 12,790,599.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,790,599.31/4,131.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,095.69

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