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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,141.92, 5,715.96 and 2,253.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,141.92, 5,715.96 and 2,253.61 is: 3,110.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,141.92 : 5,715.96 = 2,253.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,141.92/5,715.96 = 2,253.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,141.92x = 5,715.96 × 2,253.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,141.92x = 12,881,504.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,881,504.77/4,141.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,110.03

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