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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,157.69, 5,737.58 and 2,269.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,157.69, 5,737.58 and 2,269.24 is: 3,131.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,157.69 : 5,737.58 = 2,269.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,157.69/5,737.58 = 2,269.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,157.69x = 5,737.58 × 2,269.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,157.69x = 13,019,920.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,019,920.35/4,157.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,131.53

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