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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,160.74, 5,741.83 and 2,272.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,160.74, 5,741.83 and 2,272.32 is: 3,135.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,160.74 : 5,741.83 = 2,272.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,160.74/5,741.83 = 2,272.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,160.74x = 5,741.83 × 2,272.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,160.74x = 13,047,275.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,047,275.97/4,160.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,135.81

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