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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,143.89, 5,718.57 and 2,280.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,143.89, 5,718.57 and 2,280.89 is: 3,147.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,143.89 : 5,718.57 = 2,280.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,143.89/5,718.57 = 2,280.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,143.89x = 5,718.57 × 2,280.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,143.89x = 13,043,400.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,043,400.53/4,143.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,147.63

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