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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,144.91, 5,719.97 and 2,281.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,144.91, 5,719.97 and 2,281.91 is: 3,149.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,144.91 : 5,719.97 = 2,281.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,144.91/5,719.97 = 2,281.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,144.91x = 5,719.97 × 2,281.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,144.91x = 13,052,456.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,052,456.74/4,144.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,149.03

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