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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,162.73, 5,744.60 and 2,274.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,162.73, 5,744.60 and 2,274.37 is: 3,138.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,162.73 : 5,744.60 = 2,274.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,162.73/5,744.60 = 2,274.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,162.73x = 5,744.60 × 2,274.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,162.73x = 13,065,317.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,065,317.18/4,162.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,138.65

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