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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,161.66, 5,743.13 and 2,273.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,161.66, 5,743.13 and 2,273.29 is: 3,137.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,161.66 : 5,743.13 = 2,273.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,161.66/5,743.13 = 2,273.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,161.66x = 5,743.13 × 2,273.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,161.66x = 13,055,800.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,055,800.00/4,161.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,137.16

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