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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,160.20, 5,741.08 and 2,271.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,160.20, 5,741.08 and 2,271.80 is: 3,135.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,160.20 : 5,741.08 = 2,271.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,160.20/5,741.08 = 2,271.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,160.20x = 5,741.08 × 2,271.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,160.20x = 13,042,562.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,042,562.52/4,160.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,135.08

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