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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,157.41, 5,737.14 and 2,269.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,157.41, 5,737.14 and 2,269.03 is: 3,131.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,157.41 : 5,737.14 = 2,269.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,157.41/5,737.14 = 2,269.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,157.41x = 5,737.14 × 2,269.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,157.41x = 13,017,742.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,017,742.77/4,157.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,131.21

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