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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,131.81, 5,701.73 and 2,243.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,131.81, 5,701.73 and 2,243.32 is: 3,095.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,131.81 : 5,701.73 = 2,243.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,131.81/5,701.73 = 2,243.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,131.81x = 5,701.73 × 2,243.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,131.81x = 12,790,804.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,790,804.94/4,131.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,095.69

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