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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,142.63, 5,716.76 and 2,254.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,142.63, 5,716.76 and 2,254.18 is: 3,110.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,142.63 : 5,716.76 = 2,254.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,142.63/5,716.76 = 2,254.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,142.63x = 5,716.76 × 2,254.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,142.63x = 12,886,594.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,886,594.79/4,142.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,110.73

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