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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,160.99, 5,741.91 and 2,272.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,160.99, 5,741.91 and 2,272.19 is: 3,135.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,160.99 : 5,741.91 = 2,272.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,160.99/5,741.91 = 2,272.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,160.99x = 5,741.91 × 2,272.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,160.99x = 13,046,692.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,046,692.54/4,160.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,135.48

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