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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,142.16, 5,715.93 and 2,253.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,142.16, 5,715.93 and 2,253.74 is: 3,110.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,142.16 : 5,715.93 = 2,253.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,142.16/5,715.93 = 2,253.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,142.16x = 5,715.93 × 2,253.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,142.16x = 12,882,191.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,882,191.50/4,142.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,110.02

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