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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,141.62, 5,715.53 and 2,253.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,141.62, 5,715.53 and 2,253.33 is: 3,109.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,141.62 : 5,715.53 = 2,253.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,141.62/5,715.53 = 2,253.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,141.62x = 5,715.53 × 2,253.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,141.62x = 12,878,963.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,878,963.95/4,141.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,109.64

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