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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,161.53, 5,742.78 and 2,273.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,161.53, 5,742.78 and 2,273.06 is: 3,136.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,161.53 : 5,742.78 = 2,273.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,161.53/5,742.78 = 2,273.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,161.53x = 5,742.78 × 2,273.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,161.53x = 13,053,683.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,053,683.51/4,161.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,136.75

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