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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,161.03, 5,742.09 and 2,272.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,161.03, 5,742.09 and 2,272.56 is: 3,136.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,161.03 : 5,742.09 = 2,272.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,161.03/5,742.09 = 2,272.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,161.03x = 5,742.09 × 2,272.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,161.03x = 13,049,244.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,049,244.05/4,161.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,136.06

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