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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,162.85, 5,744.88 and 2,274.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,162.85, 5,744.88 and 2,274.62 is: 3,139.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,162.85 : 5,744.88 = 2,274.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,162.85/5,744.88 = 2,274.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,162.85x = 5,744.88 × 2,274.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,162.85x = 13,067,390.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,067,390.22/4,162.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,139.05

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