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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,160.43, 5,741.49 and 2,272.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,160.43, 5,741.49 and 2,272.05 is: 3,135.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,160.43 : 5,741.49 = 2,272.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,160.43/5,741.49 = 2,272.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,160.43x = 5,741.49 × 2,272.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,160.43x = 13,044,952.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,044,952.35/4,160.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,135.48

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