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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,160.57, 5,741.69 and 2,272.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,160.57, 5,741.69 and 2,272.17 is: 3,135.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,160.57 : 5,741.69 = 2,272.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,160.57/5,741.69 = 2,272.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,160.57x = 5,741.69 × 2,272.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,160.57x = 13,046,090.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,046,090.09/4,160.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,135.65

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