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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,131.89, 5,701.95 and 2,243.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,131.89, 5,701.95 and 2,243.46 is: 3,095.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,131.89 : 5,701.95 = 2,243.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,131.89/5,701.95 = 2,243.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,131.89x = 5,701.95 × 2,243.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,131.89x = 12,792,096.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,792,096.75/4,131.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,095.95

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