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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,160.53, 5,741.40 and 2,272.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,160.53, 5,741.40 and 2,272.06 is: 3,135.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,160.53 : 5,741.40 = 2,272.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,160.53/5,741.40 = 2,272.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,160.53x = 5,741.40 × 2,272.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,160.53x = 13,044,805.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,044,805.28/4,160.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,135.37

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