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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,162.44, 5,744.07 and 2,273.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,162.44, 5,744.07 and 2,273.97 is: 3,138.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,162.44 : 5,744.07 = 2,273.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,162.44/5,744.07 = 2,273.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,162.44x = 5,744.07 × 2,273.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,162.44x = 13,061,842.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,061,842.86/4,162.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,138.03

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