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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,162.59, 5,744.37 and 2,274.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,162.59, 5,744.37 and 2,274.18 is: 3,138.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,162.59 : 5,744.37 = 2,274.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,162.59/5,744.37 = 2,274.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,162.59x = 5,744.37 × 2,274.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,162.59x = 13,063,722.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,063,722.84/4,162.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,138.36

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