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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,162.61, 5,744.34 and 2,274.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,162.61, 5,744.34 and 2,274.17 is: 3,138.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,162.61 : 5,744.34 = 2,274.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,162.61/5,744.34 = 2,274.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,162.61x = 5,744.34 × 2,274.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,162.61x = 13,063,576.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,063,576.98/4,162.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,138.32

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