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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,161, 5,742.24 and 2,298

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,161, 5,742.24 and 2,298 is: 3,171.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,161 : 5,742.24 = 2,298 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,161/5,742.24 = 2,298/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,161x = 5,742.24 × 2,298
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,161x = 13,195,667.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,195,667.52/4,161
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,171.27

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