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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,131.81, 5,701.94 and 2,243.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,131.81, 5,701.94 and 2,243.41 is: 3,095.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,131.81 : 5,701.94 = 2,243.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,131.81/5,701.94 = 2,243.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,131.81x = 5,701.94 × 2,243.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,131.81x = 12,791,816.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,791,816.85/4,131.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,095.94

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