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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,160.75, 5,742.20 and 2,298.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,160.75, 5,742.20 and 2,298.11 is: 3,171.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,160.75 : 5,742.20 = 2,298.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,160.75/5,742.20 = 2,298.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,160.75x = 5,742.20 × 2,298.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,160.75x = 13,196,195.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,196,195.75/4,160.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,171.59

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