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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,161.49, 5,742.83 and 2,273.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,161.49, 5,742.83 and 2,273.07 is: 3,136.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,161.49 : 5,742.83 = 2,273.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,161.49/5,742.83 = 2,273.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,161.49x = 5,742.83 × 2,273.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,161.49x = 13,053,869.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,053,869.02/4,161.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,136.82

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