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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,160.54, 5,741.56 and 2,272.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,160.54, 5,741.56 and 2,272.14 is: 3,135.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,160.54 : 5,741.56 = 2,272.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,160.54/5,741.56 = 2,272.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,160.54x = 5,741.56 × 2,272.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,160.54x = 13,045,628.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,045,628.14/4,160.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,135.56

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