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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,162.90, 5,744.73 and 2,274.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,162.90, 5,744.73 and 2,274.44 is: 3,138.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,162.90 : 5,744.73 = 2,274.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,162.90/5,744.73 = 2,274.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,162.90x = 5,744.73 × 2,274.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,162.90x = 13,066,023.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,066,023.18/4,162.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,138.69

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