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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,162.66, 5,744.51 and 2,274.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,162.66, 5,744.51 and 2,274.29 is: 3,138.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,162.66 : 5,744.51 = 2,274.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,162.66/5,744.51 = 2,274.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,162.66x = 5,744.51 × 2,274.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,162.66x = 13,064,681.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,064,681.65/4,162.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,138.54

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