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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,160.42, 5,741.31 and 2,297.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,160.42, 5,741.31 and 2,297.42 is: 3,170.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,160.42 : 5,741.31 = 2,297.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,160.42/5,741.31 = 2,297.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,160.42x = 5,741.31 × 2,297.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,160.42x = 13,190,200.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,190,200.42/4,160.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,170.40

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