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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,131.93, 5,701.73 and 2,268.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,131.93, 5,701.73 and 2,268.93 is: 3,130.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,131.93 : 5,701.73 = 2,268.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,131.93/5,701.73 = 2,268.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,131.93x = 5,701.73 × 2,268.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,131.93x = 12,936,814.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,936,814.90/4,131.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,130.94

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