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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,132.09, 5,702.35 and 2,243.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,132.09, 5,702.35 and 2,243.67 is: 3,096.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,132.09 : 5,702.35 = 2,243.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,132.09/5,702.35 = 2,243.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,132.09x = 5,702.35 × 2,243.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,132.09x = 12,794,194.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,794,194.43/4,132.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,096.30

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