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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,143.13, 5,717.51 and 2,280.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,143.13, 5,717.51 and 2,280.13 is: 3,146.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,143.13 : 5,717.51 = 2,280.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,143.13/5,717.51 = 2,280.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,143.13x = 5,717.51 × 2,280.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,143.13x = 13,036,666.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,036,666.08/4,143.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,146.57

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