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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,160.22, 5,741.13 and 2,297.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,160.22, 5,741.13 and 2,297.22 is: 3,170.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,160.22 : 5,741.13 = 2,297.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,160.22/5,741.13 = 2,297.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,160.22x = 5,741.13 × 2,297.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,160.22x = 13,188,638.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,188,638.66/4,160.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,170.18

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