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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,161.89, 5,743.38 and 2,298.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,161.89, 5,743.38 and 2,298.89 is: 3,172.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,161.89 : 5,743.38 = 2,298.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,161.89/5,743.38 = 2,298.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,161.89x = 5,743.38 × 2,298.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,161.89x = 13,203,398.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,203,398.85/4,161.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,172.45

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