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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,162.43, 5,744.12 and 2,274.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,162.43, 5,744.12 and 2,274.01 is: 3,138.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,162.43 : 5,744.12 = 2,274.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,162.43/5,744.12 = 2,274.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,162.43x = 5,744.12 × 2,274.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,162.43x = 13,062,177.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,062,177.65/4,162.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,138.11

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