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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,162.19, 5,743.96 and 2,273.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,162.19, 5,743.96 and 2,273.96 is: 3,138.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,162.19 : 5,743.96 = 2,273.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,162.19/5,743.96 = 2,273.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,162.19x = 5,743.96 × 2,273.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,162.19x = 13,061,524.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,061,524.44/4,162.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,138.13

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